Minnesota Vikings extend TE Josh Oliver
The Minnesota Vikings announced a contract extension Tuesday for Josh Oliver, the team's No. 2 tight end whose size and strength make him a premier blocker in both the running and passing game.
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Anthony Bettin is a web producer at CBS Minnesota. He primarily covers breaking news and sports, with a focus on the Minnesota Vikings.
Anthony Bettin grew up in Minneapolis and now covers the city and state he calls home. He graduated from Augsburg College in 2014 with a journalism and mass communications degree. He has worked in local news in the Twin Cities since 2016.
The Minnesota Vikings announced a contract extension Tuesday for Josh Oliver, the team's No. 2 tight end whose size and strength make him a premier blocker in both the running and passing game.
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