T.J. HOCKENSON NEWS

Vikings Provide Unfortunate Injury Update on T.J. Hockenson The Minnesota Vikings have ruled star tight end T.J. Hockenson out for their Week 7 clash against the Detroit Lions.

OCTOBER 19, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Not playing Week 7 Hockenson (knee) was downgraded to out and will not play Sunday against the Lions, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact This isn't entirely surprising as head coach Kevin O'Connell was not committal about Hockenson making his season debut Sunday when asked by reporters earlier this week. The talented tight end will aim to be available Week 8 against the Rams.

OCTOBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

An inside look at how Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson worked his way back As he reflected this week on the toughest stretch of his career, Hockenson spared no details about the recovery process.

OCTOBER 18, 2024 • TWINCITIES.COM

Listed as questionable Hockenson (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Lions.

Impact Hockenson returned to practice two weeks ago, Oct. 4, and the Vikings will now need to activate him by Saturday at 4:00 p.m. ET if he's going to play this Sunday. Fantasy managers should thus have a decision on his availability at least 21 hours before the 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff Sunday, although Hockenson won't be same lineup lock he was in past years for what would be his first game back from ACL and MCL tears. He said Thursday that he still wasn't sure if he'd play this weekend.

OCTOBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

T.J. Hockenson on His Upcoming Return, Rehab Process, His Speed Being Better Than Ever and More TE T.J. Hockenson addressed the media from the TCO Performance Center on Thursday in advance of the Vikings Week 7 game against the Detroit...

OCTOBER 17, 2024 • VIKINGS.COM

Another limited session Hockenson (knee) was limited at Thursday's practice.

Impact Hockenson is nearing the end of his second week of the 21-day window in which the Vikings have to evaluate him and eventually activate him from the reserve/PUP list. So far, he's logged three consecutive capped sessions going back to Oct. 4, and he even spoke about his odds to play Sunday against the Lions. "Yeah, I don't know," Hockenson told Ben Goessling of the Minneapolis Star Tribune on Thursday. "I mean, it all depends day to day. ... As long as I'm feeling good and rolling, we'll just keep it there." The Vikings will need to activate Hockenson by Saturday at 4:00 p.m. ET in order for him to have a chance to suit up this weekend, but first Friday's injury report will reveal if he has a designation for Sunday's contest.

OCTOBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Stays limited at practice Hockenson (knee) was a limited practice participant Wednesday.

Impact The Vikings designated Hockenson for a return from the reserve/PUP list on Friday, Oct. 4, and he managed a capped session that day. Following the team's Week 6 bye, he's maintained that activity level to begin this week, so he may have to get back to full participation Thursday or Friday for Minnesota to feel comfortable bringing him back to the active roster.

OCTOBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Is T.J. Hockenson playing this week? Latest news, injury updates on Vikings TE's status for Week 5 vs. Jets | Sporting News Canada We bring the latest updates on whether or not tight end T.J. Hockenson is playing in Week 5 vs. New York Jets.

OCTOBER 5, 2024 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell says his team's 4-0 record means 'nothing' against Jets in London

The undefeated Minnesota Vikings have arrived in London and will try to extend their perfect record when they face the New York Jets on Sunday at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

OCTOBER 4, 2024 • Associated Press

T.J. Hockenson Returns to Practice in United Kingdom Minnesota Vikings Latest News

OCTOBER 4, 2024 • VIKINGS.COM

Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson (knee) returns to practice The Minnesota Vikings on Friday opened the 21-day practice window for Pro Bowl tight end T.J.Hockenson, who has been on the physically unabl...

OCTOBER 4, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Vikings News: Star T.J. Hockenson Takes Massive Step Forward in Injury Recovery The Vikings have opened the practice window for a key offensive weapon to return to the field.

OCTOBER 4, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Limited practice, won't play in game Hockenson (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Jets after returning to practice Friday as a limited participant, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.

Impact There was probably never any chance the Vikings would rush Hockenson back into action right before a Week 6 bye. The question is whether he'll be ready for Week 7 against the Lions (Oct. 20) or a Week 8 game against the Rams (Oct. 24) four days later. That's presumably what the Vikings expect, as it otherwise wouldn't make any sense to open Hockenson's 21-day practice window Friday instead of waiting until next week or the week after.

OCTOBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Officially designated for return The Vikings announced Friday that Hockenson (knee) has been officially designated to return to practice from the reserve/PUP list.

Impact Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell has made clear that Minnesota's plan was to get Hockenson back on the practice field Friday, after travelling with the team to London in preparation for Sunday's international matchup against the Jets. That gives the Vikings a 21-day window to monitor Hockenson at practice. The standout tight end can be activated at any point in that span, and then be eligible for gamedays, though it doesn't seem like he's realistically in consideration for Sunday's contest against New York. After a Week 6 bye, the Vikings will play two games in quick succession, facing the Lions on Sunday, Oct. 20, and the Rams on Thursday, Oct. 24. Hockenson, who is recovering from right ACL and MCL tears sustained late last December, could more realistically make his return to play in one of those contests.

OCTOBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Vikings plan to bring Hockenson back to practice this week in latest step toward return

The Minnesota Vikings plan to open tight end T

OCTOBER 2, 2024 • Associated Press

Vikings open practice window for TE T.J. Hockenson The Minnesota Vikings will open the 21-day practice window for Pro Bowl tight end T.J.Hockenson on Friday.Head coach Kevin O’Connell said We...

OCTOBER 2, 2024 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

O'Connell on Logistics of Playing In London, T.J. Hockenson Returning To Practice This Week, Challenge of Facing The Jets and More Head Coach Kevin O'Connell addressed the media from the TCO Performance Center on Wednesday to preview the upcoming game against the New Yor...

OCTOBER 2, 2024 • VIKINGS.COM

Vikings plan to open practice window for tight end T.J. Hockenson He’s been on the Physically Unable to Perform List as he recovers from a torn anterior cruciate ligament.

OCTOBER 2, 2024 • TWINCITIES.COM

Practice window to open Friday Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell said Wednesday the team plans to designate Hockenson (knee) for a return to practice Friday, Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Hockenson spent the first four games of the regular season on the reserve/PUP list while working his way back from right ACL and MCL tears sustained Dec. 24 of last season. Minnesota plans for Hockenson to travel with the team to London, ahead of Sunday's game against the Jets, and have his first practice session Friday. At that time, Hockenson's official 21-day practice window will open. Hockenson doesn't seem to be in consideration to face New York on Sunday, after which point the Vikings will benefit from a bye week. The team hasn't yet offered a definitive timetable for Hockenson's return, but Oct. 20 versus the Lions in Week 7 and Oct. 24 against the Rams in Week 8 could be in play.

OCTOBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

May practice next week Coach Kevin O'Connell said Friday that the Vikings will discuss whether to open Hockenson's (knee) window next week when he's first eligible to practice, Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com...

Impact Minnesota placed Hockenson on the reserve/PUP list on cut-down day Aug. 27, thus ruling him out for the first four games of the campaign as he continued his recovery from ACL and MCL tears that he suffered in his right knee on Dec. 24 of last season. During Week 1 prep, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reported that the team was believed to be targeting a return for Hockenson following the team's Week 6 bye, and now that seems to be the likely goal because the Vikings' Week 5 matchup with the Jets will be taking place in London at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, whose surface is synthetic for NFL games. If Minnesota takes such a course with Hockenson, a Week 7 showdown with his former team, the Lions, awaits on Sunday, Oct. 20. In the meantime, Johnny Mundt (five targets this season) and Josh Oliver (two) will continue to man tight end for the Vikings.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson getting closer to a return The Minnesota Vikings have been one of the biggest surprises so far in 2024, thanks in large part to the play of their defense. Defensive co...

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024 • USATODAY.COM

Targeting post-bye return The Vikings are targeting a return from the reserve/PUP list for Hockenson (knee) after the team's Week 6 bye, Dan Graziano and Jeremy Fowler of ESPN report.

Impact Minnesota placed Hockenson on the reserve/PUP list upon trimming down to a 53-man roster, which rules the standout tight end out for at least the first four games of the season, but it sounds like Hockenson's return to the field could take until Week 7, after the team's bye. That makes sense considering not only Hockenson's recovery timetable, as he works his way back from right ACL and MCL tears suffered late last December, but also the Vikings' schedule. The team has an overseas Week 5 matchup against the Jets prior to the bye. Until Hockenson is cleared to retake the field, Johnny Mundt and Josh Oliver are slated to hold down the fort at the tight end position.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Vikings Utilize Reserve Lists During Roster Cuts: T.J. Hockenson on Reserve/PUP Minnesota Vikings Latest News

AUGUST 27, 2024 • VIKINGS.COM

Report: Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson to start season on PUP Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J.Hockenson will start the season on the physically unable to perform list, leaving him ineligible to play unt...

AUGUST 27, 2024 • THESTATE.COM

T.J. Hockenson Injury Update Lands Vikings TE on PUP List TJ Hockenson will start the season on the PUP list.

AUGUST 27, 2024 • SUNHERALD.COM