2 Tight Ends Put Pen to Paper as Vikings Solidify Depth at Achy Roster Spot

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2 Tight Ends Put Pen to Paper as Vikings Solidify Depth at Achy Roster Spot

Minnesota Vikings helmet resting on the field before a game at Lambeau Field. — A Minnesota Vikings helmet sits on the turf during pregame warmups at Lambeau Field on Nov. 23, 2025, in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The scene captures a quiet moment before kickoff, with players preparing nearby as the NFC North rivalry matchup against the Packers approaches in crisp, late-season conditions. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images.

K. Joudry · Vikings Territory

Wed, Oct 28, 2026 ·

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Vikings Sign 2 Young Tight Ends

Currently, the tight end depth chart appears as follows, at least as it relates to the 53-man roster:

TE1 T.J. Hockenson

TE2 Gavin Bartholomew

TE3 Ben Yurosek

In a basic sense, there's an accomplished veteran at the top who is enjoying a rejuvenation working alongside Kyler Murray (Hockenson). There's then 6th-Round sophomore who is showing some upside as a pass catcher (Bartholomew) alongside a UDFA sophomore who can grind as a blocker (Yurosek).

In a pinch, rookie fullback Max Bredeson could get used as a tight end, something he did quite a lot for Michigan prior to going in the 5th of the 2026 NFL Draft. Otherwise, the only other in-house option is Cam Grandy, who has been on the practice squad all season.

NFL: Indianapolis Colts at Minnesota Vikings

Oct 25, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson (87) reacts after scoring a touchdown against the Indianapolis Colts in the second half at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

Of the two names above, Nesbit may be somewhat familiar to a lot of Vikings fans.

The young lad got added as an undrafted pickup following the 2025 NFL Draft. He spent all of last year on Minnesota's practice squad and has hung around in Minnesota's roster orbit for part of 2026. A homecoming isn't a major surprise.

Meanwhile, Culp has been looking to find a lasting home in the NFL within a roughly similar time period as Nesbit. He got drafted by the Buccaneers in the 7th Round of the 2024 NFL Draft. Since then, Culp has been involved in eighteen games, turning his 7 targets into 6 catches for 94 yards and 1 touchdown.

Both of these new signings would do well to begin by proving helpful on specials. Essentially, go out there and replicate what RB DeeJay Dallas can do. Proving successful in that ambition will lead to more opportunity in Minnesota or elsewhere.

NFL: Carolina Panthers at Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Dec 29, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Devin Culp (82) runs with the ball against the Carolina Panthers in the first quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

Bryson Nesbit , 24, is listed as being 6'5″ and 228 pounds, meaning he's built like a large receiver. Devin Culp, 26, has a beefier build at 6'4″ and 237 pounds.

Next up for the Vikings is a Week 8 game against the Lions. That tilt will take place in Motown.

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