T.J. Hockenson - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Minimal work in preseason opener Hockenson played five snaps on offense and didn't show up in the box score otherwise during the Vikings' 13-10 preseason win over the Giants on Saturday.

Impact Hockenson saw the least amount of offensive snaps among Vikings tight ends Saturday, with Bryson Nesbit (25) leading the position group in that category. Hockenson is coming off a 2025 campaign in which he logged 51 catches (on 66 targets) for 438 yards and three touchdowns across 15 regular-season games. He hasn't been the same player since his career year in 2023, which ended in late December by a torn ACL and MCL in his right knee. The Vikings added wide receiver Jauan Jennings in the offseason to be the WR3 behind Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison, and while that may reduce Hockenson's target share, he's still the top tight end on the depth chart, with Josh Oliver and Ben Yurosek operating in complementary roles.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

T.J. Hockenson on Gavin Bartholomew, Being a Leader & Working with Kevin O'Connell Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson addressed the media during 2026 Vikings Training Camp at the TCO Performance Center.

AUGUST 5 • VIKINGS.COM

T.J. Hockenson on Offseason Work with J.J. McCarthy, Gavin Bartholomew, Team's Focus This Season Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson addresses the media at the start of 2026 Training Camp.

JULY 30 • VIKINGS.COM

2025 in Photos: T.J. Hockenson View photos of Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson during the 2025 season.

JULY 3 • VIKINGS.COM

T.J. Hockenson given more fuel to silence his doubters in 2026 The Minnesota Vikings tight end was deemed one of the worst contracts in the NFL.

JUNE 14 • THEVIKINGAGE.COM

T.J. Hockenson on Why He Loves Playing For Vikings, Practicing With Kyler Murray & J.J. McCarthy Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson addressed the media following Minicamp practice on June 10 at TCO Performance Center.

JUNE 10 • VIKINGS.COM

T.J. Hockenson & Josh Oliver Talk Playing Together, Offseason Goals, Working with Coaching Staff Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson and TE Josh Oliver joined Viking Entertainment Network's Tatum Everett to discuss what they learned from the 2025...

JUNE 10 • VIKINGS.COM

T.J. Hockenson entering a Vikings season that could change everything After a disappointing performance in 2025, Pro Bowl TE T.J. Hockenson has a very important 2026 season coming up for the Minnesota Vikings.

MAY 27 • THEVIKINGAGE.COM

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APRIL 15 • Associated Press

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MARCH 24 • FOX SPORTS

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MARCH 16 • FOX SPORTS

Sound Smart: 4 Observations on the First Wave of NFL Free Agency

Kyler Murray's arrival as the Vikings' QB is very well-timed for T.J. Hockenson T.J. Hockenson's overall stock is at a very low point, but the arrival of Kyler Murray is very good news for the Minnesota Vikings' No. 1 ti...

MARCH 15 • THEVIKINGAGE.COM

Restructures contract Hockenson (shoulder) and the Vikings agreed to a restructured contract Saturday that lowers his cap number for the 2026 season by $5 million, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Impact Minnesota continues to get closer to cap compliance with this move, getting Hockenson's league-high $21.3 million cap hit (among tight ends) down to a more palatable $16.3 million, per Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com. Hockenson missed the final two games of the 2025 regular season due to a shoulder injury, finishing it with 51 catches (on 66 targets) for 438 yards and three touchdowns in 15 appearances. He and Josh Oliver (ankle) will continue to operate as the Vikings' top two tight ends in the upcoming campaign.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

T.J. Hockenson's Journey After Lions on Cusp of Another Sad Turn The Detroit Lions have become one of the biggest powers in the NFL and their rise began when around the time they traded T.J. Hockenson to t...

MARCH 5 • DETROITJOCKCITY.COM

Sound Smart: 6 Observations From the 2026 NFL Combine

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MARCH 2 • FOX SPORTS

Sound Smart: 6 Observations From the 2026 NFL Combine

New report brings major clarity to T.J. Hockenson's future with Vikings Some new information has added some clarity about what the Minnesota Vikings are planning to do with TE T.J. Hockenson for the 2026 season.

FEBRUARY 28 • THEVIKINGAGE.COM

T.J. Hockenson may be one move away from perfect redemption With T.J. Hockenson lined up to be gone from the Minnesota Vikings, he may find his ideal role with one team more than any other.

FEBRUARY 27 • THEVIKINGAGE.COM

2026 NFL Free Agency: Top 25 Potential Salary Cap Cuts This Offseason

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FEBRUARY 16 • FOX SPORTS

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Justin Jefferson 'Definitely' Thinks Vikings Would've Done Better With Sam Darnold

Justin Jefferson "definitely" thinks the Vikings would've done better if Sam Darnold stayed in Minnesota and wonders if they would be playin...

FEBRUARY 2 • FOX SPORTS

Justin Jefferson 'Definitely' Thinks Vikings Would've Done Better With Sam Darnold

Best of 2025 Wide Receiver & Tight End Photos View the best photos of Vikings WR Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison, Jalen Nailor, Myles Price, Tai Felton and TE T.J. Hockenson, Josh Olive...

JANUARY 16 • VIKINGS.COM

Dane Brugler's latest mock draft stirs fresh doubt about T.J. Hockenson's future The Minnesota Vikings seem set to part ways with T.J. Hockenson this offseason, and a new NFL mock draft has them going bold to replace him.

JANUARY 16 • THEVIKINGAGE.COM

Vikings might already have T.J. Hockenson's perfect replacement on roster If T.J. Hockenson is gone from the Minnesota Vikings this offseason, they may have an in-house replacement ready to emerge.

JANUARY 14 • THEVIKINGAGE.COM

Perfect T.J. Hockenson trade destination just became painfully obvious Following the injury to George Kittle on Sunday, don't be surprised if the San Francisco 49ers attempt to trade for Minnesota Vikings TE T.J...

JANUARY 12 • THEVIKINGAGE.COM

T.J. Hockenson better hope ESPN is wrong about his Vikings future The Minnesota Vikings have to find some salary cap room this offseason, and moving on from T.J. Hockenson is starting to feel inevitable.

JANUARY 7 • THEVIKINGAGE.COM

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