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The Minnesota Vikings didn't have a ton of draft capital this season but they looked to make the most out of their picks . General manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah went with a need first at guard in Donovan Jackson.
As the draft went on and KAM continued to make picks, he targeted depth. That's where tight end Gavin Bartholomew comes in. The sixth round pick added a tight end option behind starters T.J. Hockenson and Josh Oliver.
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Unfortunately for him, and the Vikings, that depth won't be realized any time soon.
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Minnesota liked what they saw from Pittsburgh's tight end Gavin Bartholomew. The 6'4″ 260 pound athlete put up the best season of his collegiate career as a senior. Now he's going to be on the shelf for quite some time. Local insider Darren "Doogie" Wolfson weighed in on his latest Scoops episode with Skor North.
"If you want to talk long term, Gavin Bartholomew. Who I don't think was going to be a big part of their September plans. If you had asked me in early-June, ok early 53-man roster projection, I would have told you…he makes the roster. He is not going to be ready in September…Gavin Bartholomew I am told, is a long-term injury.
As Wolfson noted, there's no reason to believe a sixth round pick was going to be a key part of the offense. That said, the Vikings don't have a Nick Muse-type around anymore , and depth is necessary. Bartholomew's injury is likely why veteran Nick Vannett was brought in as well.
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In his senior season for Pittsburgh, Bartholomew hauled in 38 passes for 322 yards. He also found paydirt four times.
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This back injury certainly isn't the way the rookie wanted to start his professional career. Now behind the eight ball out of the gate, he'll need to get healthy before he can even be a consideration on Sundays.
Matt Nelson out long term for MN Vikings
Just last week the MN Vikings signed offensive lineman Matt Nelson as additional depth up front. The line is a place where Minnesota has spent considerable money this offseason. Unfortunately he's done before he'll ever get started.
Unfortunate news for #Vikings OL Matt Nelson after he just signed last week: Told he suffered a biceps tear last night. https://t.co/La319Hya2S
— Darren Wolfson (@DWolfsonKSTP) August 6, 2025
After spending four seasons in Detroit , and being out of the league last year, Nelson is dealing with even more adversity. A torn biceps will require surgery and certainly a significant amount of time on the shelf.
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It's probable that he doesn't see action at all this season. He'll be looking for another opportunity in 2026 as a 30-year-old.
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