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

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.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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4 DAYS AGO • DETROITJOCKCITY.COM

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MARCH 2 • FOX SPORTS

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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

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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

Vikings cruise past resting Packers 16-3 for 5th straight win as McCarthy exits again with injury

JANUARY 4 • Associated Press

Inactive Sunday Hockenson (shoulder) is listed as inactive Sunday against the Packers.

Impact Hockenson thus will miss the final two contests of the 2025 campaign due to a shoulder injury, finishing it with 51 catches (on 66 targets) for 438 yards and three touchdowns in 15 appearances. He has no guaranteed money on his current contract for next season, but $2.308 million of it does vest as of March 17, so the Vikings seemingly have a decision to make on the 28-year-old's future in the coming months.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Misses another practice Hockenson (shoulder) did not practice Thursday.

Impact Hockenson has now been listed as a non-participant on five consecutive practice reports due to a shoulder issue, and he wasn't able to suit up Week 17. Barring a surprising return to the practice field Friday, it appears as though Hockenson is trending in the wrong direction to suit up for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Packers. Josh Oliver will operate as Minnesota's starting tight end if Hockenson is unable to play in Week 18.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Notable Vikings playmaker still sidelined as Packers showdown looms Minnesota Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson was a non-participant in the team's practice on Wednesday and it seems unlikely that he will play in Wee...

JANUARY 1 • THEVIKINGAGE.COM

Not practicing Wednesday Hockenson (shoulder) did not practice Wednesday.

Impact Hockenson didn't practice in any capacity prior to being ruled out for Minnesota's win over the Lions on Christmas Day in Week 17, and he now has just two remaining chances to retake the practice field ahead of Sunday's regular-season finale against the Packers. Green Bay will be sitting multiple starters in Week 18, providing a nice opportunity for Hockenson to improve his production totals if he's able to take the field. Quarterback J.J. McCarthy (hand) was limited in practice Wednesday and is considered day-to-day.

DECEMBER 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Ruled out for Christmas Day Hockenson (shoulder) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against Detroit.

Impact Hockenson was held out of practice all week due to a shoulder injury that he likely picked up against the Giants on Sunday, and the injury has been deemed severe enough for the veteran tight end to be sidelined for Christmas Day. John Oliver, Ben Yurosek and Ben Sims will step into larger roles in Week 17, though their fantasy floors will be far lower given that Max Brosmer is under center for the Vikings due to J.J. McCarthy (hand) being ruled out. Hockenson's next and final opportunity to play this season is Week 18 against the Packers on Sunday, Jan. 4.

DECEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

No activity Wednesday Hockenson (shoulder) was listed as a non-participant in Tuesday's walk-through practice.

Impact Hockenson hasn't logged any practice activity this week, so he'll likely need to be listed as at least a limited participant in Wednesday's session to have a shot at playing Thursday against the Lions. If Hockenson is able to play through the shoulder issue, he'll be working with undrafted rookie quarterback Max Brosmer, who has been named the Vikings' Week 17 starter with J.J. McCarthy (hand) ruled out. In Brosmer's lone other start in a Week 13 blowout loss to the Seahawks, Hockenson was one of the few Minnesota skill-position players to deliver a useful fantasy line, as he finished with six catches for 59 yards on six targets.

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy has a fractured throwing hand. Max Brosmer to start vs. Lions

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Estimated as non-participant Hockenson (shoulder) is listed as a non-participant on Monday's estimated injury report, Craig Peters of the Vikings' official site reports.

Impact The Vikings didn't officially practice Monday, but Hockenson is dealing with a shoulder injury that would've prevented him from participating had the team handled on-field reps. The starting tight end played 76 percent of offensive snaps during Minnesota's win over the Giants in Week 16, though he secured just one catch (his only target) for two yards during that contest. With J.J. McCarthy (hand) now looking uncertain for Thursday's divisional matchup against the Lions, Hockenson has to be considered a low-floor fantasy option for Week 17 even if he is cleared for action on Christmas Day.

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

T.J. Hockenson Fantasy Week 16: Projections vs. Giants, Points and Stats, Start or Sit - Bleacher Nation Tight end T.J. Hockenson has a matchup against the 23rd-ranked passing defense in the league (228.9 yards allowed per game) in Week 16, when...

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

T.J. Hockenson on J.J. McCarthy, Different Routes, Jalen Nailor's Year, Role in Pass Protection Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson addressed the media from the TCO Performance Center ahead of the Week 16 game against the Giants.

DECEMBER 18, 2025 • VIKINGS.COM

Season-high yardage vs. Cowboys Hockenson secured four of five targets for 66 yards during Sunday night's 34-26 win over the Cowboys.

Impact Hockenson surpassed 50 receiving yards for just the second time this season during Sunday's win, finishing tied with Jordan Addison as the team's leading receiver. Justin Jefferson, meanwhile, finished with just two catches for 22 yards on a team-high eight targets. Hockenson has drawn at least four targets in all but one of his last five appearances and continues to build chemistry with quarterback J.J. McCarthy, so he's trending up heading into a plus matchup against the Giants in Week 16.

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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