Joe Senser, a former Minnesota Vikings tight end, has died at age 69 in May 2026. The Vikings organization and various local outlets reported his passing, noting his impact as a Pro Bowler on the field and his lengthy involvement in the community through charitable work and his post-football ventures.[2][4][9]
Key points:
- Football career: Played for the Vikings, selected in 1979, and posted a 1,000+ yard season, remaining the franchise’s only tight end with that mark.[2]
- Post-career: Became a broadcaster for Vikings radio and later owned sports bars in the Twin Cities area.[4][2]
- Context: His wife Amy Senser faced legal issues in 2011 related to a fatal hit-and-run; this has been part of the public narrative around the Senser family.[6][2]
If you’d like, I can pull the latest, tightly-curated remembrance pieces or provide a brief timeline of his Vikings career and post-playing work with verified sources.[9][4]
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830 WCCO
www.audacy.comWith his wife, Amy, about to be sprung from prison months early for her criminal vehicular homicide conviction, former Viking Joe Senser is still refusing to accept what a jury determined only a little more than two years ago: His wife killed a man and then drove away without stopping.
www.mprnews.orgThe Vikings pay tribute to Vikings player Joe Senser, who passed away on May 7, 2026.
www.vikings.comJoe Senser's life changed forever on July 3 after falling in the bathroom, the result of suffering a massive stroke.
www.cbsnews.comDear Family and Friends, Joe, my husband and wonderful father of four daughter's, as you may know,… Hannah Senser needs your support for Joe Senser's Stroke
www.gofundme.comEverything you ever wanted to know about joe-senser. News, stories, photos, videos and more.
deadspin.comFormer Minnesota Vikings tight end and radio broadcaster Joe Senser has died at the age of 69, the team announced on Thursday. His cause of death was not disclosed.
www.yardbarker.comWCCO's Lindsey Peterson has more.
www.audacy.comFormer Minnesota Vikings tight end Joe Senser, who also owned two popular Twin Cities sports bars, has died, according to the team.
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