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

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.

15 HOURS AGO • THEVIKINGAGE.COM

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

3 DAYS AGO • 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.

3 DAYS AGO • 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.

6 DAYS AGO • 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

Vikings still finding value and fun in winning down the stretch despite being out of contention

The Minnesota Vikings are trying to practice the process of winning in December despite being eliminated from contention for the playoffs

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

4 Takeaways From the Vikings' Win Over the Cowboys

The Cowboys dropped a second straight game against the Vikings on Sunday night. Here are the takeaways.

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

4 Takeaways From the Vikings' Win Over the Cowboys

T.J. Hockenson Hauls In 18-Yard Grab For First Down Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson dives to snatch 18-yard pass from quarterback J.J. McCarthy.

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • VIKINGS.COM

T.J. Hockenson Goes Vertical For Leaping 29-Yard Grab Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockeson snatches a 29-yard pass from quarterback J.J. McCarthy.

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • VIKINGS.COM

Fine for Week 15 Hockenson (shin) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Cowboys.

Impact Hockenson missed Wednesday's practice but returned to limited participation Thursday. He's apparently fine to play this week, after catching two of three targets for 12 yards and a TD in the 31-0 blowout of Washington last Sunday.

DECEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Vikings value Jefferson's impact in rocky season, despite his lagging production

Justin Jefferson has just four receptions for a paltry 15 yards over the last two games

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • Associated Press

T.J. Hockenson Talks Starting Fast on Offense, First Downs, Challenges of Facing Cowboys Defense Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson addressed the media from TCO Performance Center ahead of the team's Week 15 Sunday Night Football game against the...

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • VIKINGS.COM

Limited Thursday Hockenson (shin) was a limited practice participant Thursday.

Impact One day removed from not mixing into any drills due to a shin injury Wednesday, Hockenson was back on the field, signaling that he's trending in the right direction ahead of Sunday's contest at Dallas. Friday's practice report will unveil whether or not he enters the weekend with a designation for Week 15 action, but fellow TE Josh Oliver is on hand if Hockenson is inhibited or sidelined.

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cowboys cling to playoff hopes as Vikings visit with focus on McCarthy's growth

The Cowboys are set for a prime-time home matchup Sunday night against the Minnesota Vikings with Dallas still clinching to playoff hopes

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • Associated Press

No practice due to shin injury Hockenson was a non-participant at Wednesday's practice due to a shin injury.

Impact Hockenson logged his lowest snap share (56 percent) in a game this season this past Sunday against the Commanders, but he salvaged his two-catch, 12-yard day with a TD among his three targets. Perhaps the shin issue was to blame, but in any case, his status now will be monitored as the weekend approaches to get a sense of his odds to suit up Sunday in Dallas. Josh Oliver is the next TE up in Minnesota if Hockenson needs to miss any time.

DECEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Minnesota Vikings Team Press Conferences | Week 14 Win vs. Commanders | December 7 Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson, DL Jonathan Allen, OLB Jonathan Greenard, S Josh Metellus and OLB Andrew Van Ginkel addressed the media following...

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • VIKINGS.COM

Gets into end zone Sunday Hockenson caught two of three targets for 13 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 31-0 win over the Commanders.

Impact While the veteran tight end didn't see much volume, Hockenson did haul in his first TD since Week 9 and third of the season on a two-yard toss from J.J. McCarthy in the fourth quarter. All three of McCarthy's career-high three touchdowns went to TEs, an encouraging sign for Hockenson in what has been a tough season overall. He'll look to reach 60 receiving yards for the first time in 2025 in a Week 15 clash with the Cowboys.

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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