EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – The Giants have signed two-time Pro Bowl tight end Kyle Rudolph.
Rudolph played his first 10 NFL seasons for the Minnesota Vikings, who released him on March 2. He has played in 140 regular-season games with 132 starts and has started all six postseason games in which he played.
One of the NFL's most productive and dependable players at his position, the 31-year old Rudolph has 453 regular-season receptions for 4,488 yards and 48 touchdowns, the latter figure the Vikings' tight ends record. His playoff statistics include 16 catches for 154 yards and two scores. The 6-6, 265-pounder was selected to the Pro Bowl in 2012 (when he was the game's MVP) and 2017.
The Giants have signed two-time Pro Bowl tight end Kyle Rudolph to a contract.
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Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (82) catches a pass in the fourth quarter during an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Minneapolis. The Vikings defeated the Panthers 28-27. (AP Photo/David Berding)
Minnesota Vikings tight end Klye Rudolph runs with the football as he warms up against the Carolina Panthers during a week 12 NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Minneapolis. The Vikings won, 28-27. (G. Newman Lowrance via AP)
Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (82) in action in the first quarter during an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Minneapolis. The Vikings defeated the Panthers 28-27. (AP Photo/David Berding)
Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (82) is tackled by Carolina Panthers safety Jeremy Chinn during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph warms up before an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (82) runs with the ball during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 16, 2020 in Chicago. The Vikings defeated the Bears 19-13. (Alika Jenner via AP)
Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (82) runs with the ball during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Monday, Nov. 16, 2020 in Chicago. The Vikings defeated the Bears 19-13. (Alika Jenner via AP)
Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (82) gets away from Chicago Bears free safety Eddie Jackson (39) during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 16, 2020 in Chicago. The Vikings defeated the Bears 19-13. (Alika Jenner via AP)
Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (82) readies for the play at the line of scrimmage in the first quarter during an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Minneapolis. The Vikings defeated the Panthers 28-27. (AP Photo/David Berding)
Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (82) runs with the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Monday, Nov. 16, 2020 in Chicago. The Vikings defeated the Bears 19-13. (Alika Jenner via AP)
Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (82) runs with the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Monday, Nov. 16, 2020, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski)
Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (82) stands on the field during the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Monday, Nov. 16, 2020 in Chicago. The Vikings defeated the Bears 19-13. (Alika Jenner via AP)
Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (82) warms up before an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Monday, Nov. 16, 2020 in Chicago. The Vikings defeated the Bears 19-13. (Alika Jenner via AP)
Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (82) runs with the ball against Chicago Bears inside linebacker Danny Trevathan (59) during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 16, 2020, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski)
Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (82) carries the ball during a Week 6 NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, October 18, 2020, in Minneapolis. The Falcons won 40-23. (David Stluka via AP)
Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (82) runs with the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Monday, Nov. 16, 2020, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski)
Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (82) runs with the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Monday, Nov. 16, 2020, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski)
Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (82) carries the ball during a Week 6 NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, October 18, 2020, in Minneapolis. The Falcons won 40-23. (David Stluka via AP)
Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (82) gets gang tackled by Detroit Lions outside linebacker Jamie Collins Sr. (58) and a Lions teammate as he catches a first quarter pass for a gain of 22 yards and a first down at the Lions 32 yard line during an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2020 in Minneapolis. The Vikings defeated the Lions 34-20. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph runs up field after catching a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (82) warms up before the start of an NFL football game between the Chicago Bears and the Minnesota Vikings Monday, Nov. 16, 2020, in Chicago. Monday, Nov. 16, 2020, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph warms up before the start of an NFL football against the Chicago Bears Monday, Nov. 16, 2020, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (82) carries the ball during a Week 3 NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans Sunday, September 27, 2020, in Minneapolis. The Titans won 31-30. (David Stluka via AP)
Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (82) catches a 3-yard touchdown pass ahead of Tennessee Titans inside linebacker Will Compton (53) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (82) gets set to go out for a pass during the game against the New Orleans Saints in an NFL wild-card playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020, in New Orleans. The Vikings defeated the Saints in overtime 26-20. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
A view of Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph's (82) helmet before the start of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in Minneapolis. The Titans defeated the Vikings 31-30. (AP Photo/David Berding)
Atlanta Falcons strong safety Keanu Neal (22) tries to break up a pass as Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (82) catches the ball during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (82) runs after a catch against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (82) talks on the sideline during the game against the New Orleans Saints in an NFL wild-card playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020, in New Orleans. The Vikings defeated the Saints in overtime 26-20. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (82) lines up for the snap during an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020, in Houston. (AP Photo/Matt Patterson)
Indianapolis Colts cornerback Kenny Moore (23) knocks a pass away from Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (82) during an NFL football game between the Indianapolis Colts and Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Zach Bolinger)
Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (82) pulls in a touchdown pass against the Tennessee Titans in an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
New Orleans Saints outside linebacker Demario Davis (56) tackles Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (82) in the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Brett Duke)
Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (82) gets set to go out for a pass during the game against the San Francisco 49ers in an NFL divisional playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, in Santa Clara, Calif. The 49ers defeated the Vikings 27-10. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (82) pulls in the game winning touchdown pass over New Orleans Saints cornerback P.J. Williams (28) during overtime of an NFL wild-card playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020, in New Orleans. The Vikings won 26-20. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph, left, catches an 11-yard touchdown pass in front of San Francisco 49ers safety Jaquiski Tartt, right, during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph in action during an NFL football game between the Green Bay Packers and Minnesota Vikings Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (82) runs after the catch in front of New Orleans Saints outside linebacker Demario Davis (56) during in an NFL wild-card playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020, in New Orleans. Minnesota won 26-20 in overtime. (Peter Read Miller via AP)
Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph runs after a catch during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers in Carson, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo)
Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph runs after a catch during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers in Carson, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo)
Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (82) gets set to go out for a pass during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019 in Carson, Calif. The Vikings defeated the Chargers 39-10. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (82) lines up for the snap during an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020, in New Orleans. The Vikings beat the Saints 26-20. (Matt Patterson via AP)
Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (82) celebrates after an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020, in New Orleans. The Vikings defeated the Saints in overtime, 26-20. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (82) runs the football during an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020, in New Orleans. The Vikings defeated the Saints in overtime, 26-20. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (82) looks on during warmups prior to an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020, in New Orleans. The Vikings defeated the Saints in overtime, 26-20. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (82) runs a route during in an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020, in New Orleans. Minnesota won 26-20 in overtime. (Peter Read Miller via AP)
Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (82) gestures during in an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020, in New Orleans. Minnesota won 26-20 in overtime. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (82) pulls in the game winning catch over New Orleans Saints cornerback P.J. Williams (26) during overtime of an NFL wild-card playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020, in New Orleans. The Vikings beat the Saints 26-20. (Todd Rosenberg via the AP)
Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (82) runs the football during an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020, in New Orleans. The Vikings defeated the Saints in overtime, 26-20. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (82) pulls in the game winning catch over New Orleans Saints cornerback P.J. Williams (26) during overtime of an NFL wild-card playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020, in New Orleans. The Vikings beat the Saints 26-20. (Todd Rosenberg via the AP)
Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph runs with the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo)
Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (82) looks down the sideline in an NFL wild-card playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020, in New Orleans. The Vikings beat the New Orleans Saints 26-20 in overtime. (Todd Rosenberg via the AP)
Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph runs up field during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Minnesota Vikings' Kyle Rudolph reaches to catch a pass for a touchdown as Seattle Seahawks' K.J. Wright (50) reaches out toward him during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 2, 2019, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph warms up before an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph runs up field during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (82) heads to the end zone on a 32-yard catch-and-run for a touchdown giving he Vikings a 26-24 lead during the fourth quarter of the NFL game against the Denver Broncos in Minneapolis, Sunday, Nov.17, 2019. (Eric Bakke via AP)
Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph runs up field after catching a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph catches a touchdown pass in action against the Dallas Cowboys during a NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019. The Vikings won 28-24. (G. Newman Lowrance via AP)
Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (82) heads to the bench area after a offensive series during the second half of the NFL game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington,Texas, Sunday, Nov.10, 2019. (Eric Bakke via AP)
Minnesota Vikings' Kyle Rudolph reaches to catch a pass for a touchdown as Seattle Seahawks' K.J. Wright (50) reaches out toward him during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 2, 2019, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Minnesota Vikings' Kyle Rudolph reaches to catch a pass for a touchdown as Seattle Seahawks' K.J. Wright (50) reaches toward him during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 2, 2019, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Anthony Hitchens (53) tackles Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (82) during an NFL regular season game on Thursday, Nov. 3, 2019 in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs won, 26-23. (Ric Tapia via AP)
Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (82) celebrates as he walks off the field after an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019. (AP Photo/Roger Steinman)
Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (82) runs after the catch during an NFL regular season game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Thursday, Nov. 3, 2019 in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs won, 26-23. (Ric Tapia via AP)
Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph catches a 32-yard touchdown pass in front of Denver Broncos strong safety Kareem Jackson (22) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (82) catches a pass for a 2-point conversion in front of Dallas Cowboys cornerback Chidobe Awuzie (24) during the second half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (82) makes a catch for at touchdown between Dallas Cowboys' Joe Thomas (48) and Sean Lee (50) during the first half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (82) runs the ball after a catch during an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday, October 13, 2019 in Minneapolis. The Vikings beat the Eagles 38-20 (Todd Rosenberg via AP)
Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (82) makes a catch during an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins, Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019, in Minneapolis. The Vikings won 19-9. (Aaron Doster via AP)
Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (82) runs after the catch during an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Minneapolis. Minnesota won 38-20. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (82) runs after the catch during the NFL Pro Bowl football game on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018 in Orlando, Fla. The AFC team won 24-23. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (82) during an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins, Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019, in Minneapolis. The Vikings won 19-9. (Aaron Doster via AP)
Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (82) makes a touchdown catch against Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Bashaud Breeland (21), safety Juan Thornhill (22) and linebacker Damien Wilson (54) during the second half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (82) runs from Washington Redskins linebacker Montez Sweat, right, after catching a pass during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph runs up field during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph, left, runs from Washington Redskins cornerback Quinton Dunbar, right, after catching a pass during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (82) is tackled against the Detroit Lions during an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019. (AP Images/Rick Osentoski)
Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph runs with the ball during the second half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
NFC tight end Kyle Rudolph (82) of the Minnesota Vikings, runs, during the second half of the NFL Pro Bowl football game against the AFC, Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M Ebenhack)
Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (82) runs the football during an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in Chicago. The Bears defeated the Vikings, 16-6. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph runs with a reception in action against the Green Bay Packers during a NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018 in Minneapolis. The Vikings won 24-17. (G. Newman Lowrance via AP)
Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (82) runs from Oakland Raiders outside linebacker Vontaze Burfict after making a reception during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph runs up field after catching a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph runs into the end zone untouched for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez)
Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (82) runs after making a reception against the Detroit Lions during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez)
Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph raises the ball after scoring during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez)
Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph runs from Miami Dolphins defensive back Walt Aikens, left, after making a reception during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, in Minneapolis. The Vikings won 41-17. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph pulls away from Detroit Lions defensive back DeShawn Shead (26) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Rey Del Rio)
Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (82) stiff arms Detroit Lions free safety Glover Quin (27) during an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018. (Rick Osentoski via AP Images)
Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph, defended by Detroit Lions defensive back DeShawn Shead (26), catches a 44-yard pass for a touchdown with no time on the clock during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Rey Del Rio)
Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph catches a pass over New England Patriots strong safety Patrick Chung during an NFL football game at Gillette Stadium, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018 in Foxborough, Mass. (Winslow Townson/AP Images for Panini)
Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph catches a pass in front of New Orleans Saints linebacker Manti Te'o, right, during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (82) sets up during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Thursday, Sept. 27, 2018 in Los Angeles. (Jacob Gonzalez via AP)
Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (82) is chased by Arizona Cardinals linebacker Josh Bynes (57) as he catches a second quarter pass for a gain of 17 yards and a first down at the Arizona Cardinals 42 yard line with less than a minute on the block before halftime during the NFL week 6 regular season football game against the against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018 in Minneapolis. The Vikings won the game 27-17. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (82) runs the ball during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Thursday, Sept. 27, 2018 in Los Angeles. (Lucas Stevenson via AP)
Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (82) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018, in Minneapolis. The Vikings defeated the 49ers, 24-16. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (82) blocks during an NFL game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018, Philadelphia. The Vikings defeated the Eagles 23-21. (Al Tielemans via AP)
Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph gets set for a play during the second half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018, in Minneapolis. The Saints won 30-20. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (82) makes a reception during an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2016 in Philadelphia, Pa. The Eagles defeated the Vikings 21-10. (Perry Knotts via AP)
Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (82) lines up in a two-point stance during an NFL NFC Divisional Playoff Game against the New Orleans Saints, January 14, 2018 in Minneapolis. The Vikings defeated the Saints 29-24. (Kevin Terrell via AP)
NFC tight end Kyle Rudolph (82), of the Minnesota Vikings, runs after catching a pass in front of AFC linebacker Terrell Suggs (55), of the Baltimore Ravens, during the first half of NFL Pro Bowl football game Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018, in Orlando, Fla. The AFC won 24-23. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (82) runs with the ball during the second half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Minnesota Vikings' Kyle Rudolph catches a touchdown pass during the first half of the NFL football NFC championship game against the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday, Jan. 21, 2018, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (82) catches a 1-yard pass for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Thursday, Nov. 23, 2017, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Minnesota Vikings' Kyle Rudolph catches a touchdown pass during the first half of the NFL football NFC championship game against the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday, Jan. 21, 2018, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Atlanta Falcons middle linebacker Deion Jones (45) tackles Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (82) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (82) pulls in a reception as Green Bay Packers free safety Ha Ha Clinton-Dix (21) defends in the first half of an NFL football game in Minneapolis, Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph catches a pass as Indianapolis Colts cornerback Vontae Davis (21) defends during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (82) scores on a 22-yard touchdown reception ahead of Chicago Bears inside linebacker Nick Kwiatkoski (44) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (82) scores in front of Jacksonville Jaguars strong safety Johnathan Cyprien on a 3-yard pass play during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 11, 2016, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph tries to break a tackle by Chicago Bears cornerback Tracy Porter, right, after making a reception during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (82) makes a catch past Pittsburgh Steelers free safety Mike Mitchell (23) during the second half of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (82) leaps over Washington Redskins cornerback Josh Norman (24) during the first half of an NFL football game in Landover, Md., Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (82) runs during an NFL NFC conference championship playoff football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Jan. 21, 2018, in Philadelphia. The Eagles won 38-7.
Minnesota Vikings' Kyle Rudolph (82) catches a touchdown pass over Carolina Panthers' Shaq Green-Thompson (54) in the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Sept. 25, 2016. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph runs on the field during the first half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans Sunday, Oct. 9, 2016, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (82) heads downfield during an NFC Divisional Playoff game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, Jan. 14, 2018 in Minneapolis, Minn. The Vikings won the game, 29-24. (Greg Trott via AP)
Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph plays against the Tennessee Titans in the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (82) during an NFL regular season football game against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017 in Charlotte. The Panthers won, 31-24. (Ric Tapia via AP)
Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (82) catches the football during an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Saturday, Dec. 23, 2017, in Green Bay Wis. The Vikings won 16-0. (Scott Boehm via AP)
Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (82) catches the ball during an NFL divisional playoff football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, Jan. 14, 2018 in Minneapolis. Minnesota won 29-24. (Peter Read Miller via AP)
Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (82) during the NFL regular season football game against the Chicago Bears on Monday, Oct. 31, 2016 in Chicago. The Bears won, 20-10. (Ric Tapia via AP)
Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (82) goes out for a pass during the 2017 NFL week 10 regular season football game against the Washington Redskins, Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017 in Landover, Md. The Vikings won the game 38-30. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Kyle Rudolph (82) catches a touchdown pass during the first quarter of the NFC Championship against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday Jan. 21, 2018, Philadelphia. The Eagles defeated the Vikings 38-7. (Al Tielemans via AP)
Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (82) runs after the catch in front of Dallas Cowboys outside linebacker Sean Lee (50) and defensive tackle Terrell McClain (97) during an NFL football game on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2016, in Minneapolis. Dallas won 17-15. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (82) runs for yardage after a catch in action against the Carolina Panthers Sunday Dec. 10, 2017 in Charlotte, N.C. (Damian Strohmeyer via AP)
Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph walks on the field during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants Monday, Oct. 3, 2016, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (82) catches a low pass during an NFC Divisional Playoff game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, Jan. 14, 2018 in Minneapolis, Minn. The Vikings won the game, 29-24. (Greg Trott via AP)
Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (82) in action during the NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2016, in Philadelphia. The Eagles won 21-10. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (82) during an NFL regular season football game against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017 in Charlotte. The Panthers won, 31-24. (Ric Tapia via AP)
In 2020, Rudolph played in the first 12 games before missing the final four contests with a foot injury that resulted in him being placed on injured reserve on Dec. 29. He finished his season with 28 catches for 334 yards and one touchdown. Rudolph had season-high totals of seven receptions for 68 yards vs. Carolina on Nov. 29. He caught four passes for 63 yards in a Monday night game in Chicago on Nov. 16. More noteworthy was the fact that after his first reception on the game's opening series, he fumbled while being tackled by linebacker Danny Trevathan. When safety Tashaun Gipson recovered the ball, Rudolph had the only lost fumble in his 146-game career.
From 2015-19, Rudolph started all 65 of the Vikings' regular-season and postseason games. His best year was 2016, when he finished with a Vikings tight ends record 83 receptions for a career-high 840 yards and seven touchdowns. The following year, he was selected to the Pro Bowl after scoring a career-best eight touchdowns and catching 57 passes for 532 yards.
Off the field, Rudolph was the Vikings' Walter Payton Man of the Year nominee every season from 2017-19 and was the team's Community Man of the Year in each of those seasons.
The Vikings selected Rudolph in the second round of the 2011 NFL Draft, No. 43 overall, from Notre Dame. In three seasons with the Fighting Irish, the Cincinnati native caught 90 passes for 1,032 yards and eight touchdowns, including a 95-yarder vs. Cincinnati in 2010.
