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NFL News / Chicago Bears on SI / September 15
Bears Line Opens at -5.5 in Week 2 vs. Vikings, But Should it Be So High?
The Bears have opened up as a one-score (-5.5 at publication) favorite against the Vikings in Week 2, according to DraftKings. Minnesota makes its way to Soldier Field for its second NFC North Division matchup.
Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / September 3
5 Vikings With the Most Riding on the Line in 2026 (Including T.J. Hockenson)
The 2026 NFL regular season is almost upon us. It's time to grab your jerseys and hats out of the closet, stock up on your preferred beverages, and find your favorite spot on the couch.
NFL News / Yardbarker / August 13
Why you should be a believer in Kyler Murray and Minnesota
The Minnesota Vikings are entering 2026 with plenty of questions; however, there is one reason to believe this team could make a significant jump: Kyler Murray finally has the environment he needs to succeed.
The 'NFL all-time passing leaders' quiz
36 NFL quarterbacks have thrown for over 35,000 passing yards in their careers. How many of the 36 can you name in six minutes?
Minnesota Vikings News / Viral Sports News / August 5
Vikings Star Addresses Future Amid Contract Uncertainty
Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson addressed questions about his future with the team Wednesday, as the final year of his current deal approaches and several key players face similar uncertainty.
Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season
A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.
Minnesota Vikings News / Athlon Sports / July 28
T.J. Hockenson Needs More Targets for Vikings to Unlock His Best Season
The Vikings are coming up on a pivotal year at quarterback with a big battle taking shape between J.J. McCarthy and Kyler Murray; they’ve got a rookie RB looking to make a big impact in their running back stable, and they’ve got a great corps of receivers looking to carry the offense, but what about the tight ends?
Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / June 25
ESPN says it’s a make-or-break year for Minnesota Vikings star, but the situation isn’t as cut and dry as it’s made out to be
The Minnesota Vikings are looking to rebound from a tough 2025 season and that includes T.J. Hockenson, who simply hasn’t been as productive since he tore his ACL back in 2023.
Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / March 8
Minnesota Vikings quest to improve their salary cap situation has an unexpected consequence
The Minnesota Vikings have been working to get under the salary cap. The latest move was tight end T.J. Hockenson agreeing to take a pay cut. He was due a base salary of $15.4 million and a total of $16 million in cash with a salary cap hit of $21.2 million.
Minnesota Vikings News / Pro Football Rumors / March 7
Vikings Work Out Several Restructures
Until recently, the Vikings were on track to be well over the 2026 salary cap. That has produced a number of cost-shedding moves over the course of this week, including several restructures.
Minnesota Vikings News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 7
Vikings Clear $5M Of Cap Room By Restructuring TE T.J. Hockenson’s Deal
Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports that the Vikings have restructured the contract of TE T.J. Hockenson on Friday. According to Ian Rapoport, the Vikings created $5 million of cap space by reducing Hockenson’s $21.3 million cap figure for the 2026 season. Minnesota has been working to clear cap space before the start of the league year next week.
Minnesota Vikings News / Total Apex Sports / February 17
Minnesota Vikings: NFL Insider Reveals ‘Most Likely’ Scenario With TJ Hockenson
Just a few months ago, the idea of TJ Hockenson returning to the Minnesota Vikings for the 2026 season seemed highly unlikely. With a massive contract and declining production since a major knee injury, many fans and analysts had already written him off as a cap casualty.
25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season
NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.
NFL News / PackersTalk.com / February 6
Packers' Future Depends on Extending Tucker Kraft Now
The Packers are entering an offseason filled with questions of who will get extended and who will be put out to pasture. It’s the curse of having such a young roster.
Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / January 15
NFL Draft expert's latest projections for Minnesota Vikings raise serious questions about the future for T.J. Hockenson
The Minnesota Vikings have a bevy of salary cap issues to address this offseason, with tight end T.J. Hockenson being the biggest of those. Hockenson had his stats down this year due to the offensive line issues, as the Vikings used him to chip defenders.
NFL News / A to Z Sports / January 14
A T.J. Hockenson reunion with the Lions might actually be a really good idea
One of the first big things Detroit Lions GM Brad Holmes did, besides the Matthew Stafford trade, was trade one of the best tight ends in the league to a division rival.
Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / December 27
Vikings 7-Round NFL Mock Draft: Kevin O'Connell gets a T.J. Hockenson replacement with a plethora of young defenders
The Minnesota Vikings have done some damage to their NFL Draft position over the last four weeks, as they have won every game to improve to 8-8. At the time of publishing, the Vikings currently sit with the 17th overall pick in the NFL Draft, which is a frustrating aspect for adding talent, but not for maintaining a culture.
Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / December 25
Kelly's season over, Hockenson among Vikings out for Xmas battle with Detroit
The Vikings will be significantly shorthanded when they face the Detroit Lions on Christmas afternoon, as numerous players are out with injuries for the penultimate game of the season.
Minnesota Vikings News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 11
Vikings’ Jordan Addison, TJ Hockenson limited at practice before Cowboys game
The Minnesota Vikings are hoping to put together a winning streak when they face the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday night at AT&T Stadium. They hammered the Washington Commanders in Week 14, putting an end to their painful 4-game losing streak.
Minnesota Vikings News / Larry Brown Sports / October 20
TJ Hockenson had harsh words for referees after his diving TD catch was overturned
Minnesota Vikings tight end TJ Hockenson did not hide his feelings Sunday after his critical touchdown catch was wiped out by NFL replay review. Hockenson
Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / October 6
Kevin O'Connell defends T.J. Hockenson amid Vikings TE's quiet start
There's no denying that it's been an unusually quiet start to the season for Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson, at least from a statistical standpoint. Hockenson averaged 51.9 receiving yards per game after coming over to Minnesota at the trade deadline in 2022.
NFL News / Yardbarker / August 9, 2025
Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy checks all boxes in preseason start versus Texans
For a player who had gone nearly a full year without playing, it was the kind of performance Minnesota needed to see.
Minnesota Vikings News / Field Level Media / August 4, 2025
Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson sidelined with lower-body injury
Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson missed practice on Monday after suffering a lower-body injury on the weekend, according to multiple reports.
Minnesota Vikings News / Total Apex Fantasy Sports / July 31, 2025
TJ Hockenson 2025 NFL Redraft Outlook
TJ Hockenson is usually one of the first tight ends taken in fantasy football drafts. After an ACL and MCL tear, though, he was forced to miss much of last season.
Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / June 25, 2025
Minnesota Vikings News / Pro Football Rumors / November 1, 2024
Vikings to get major offensive boost in Week 9
The Vikings have officially activated T.J. Hockenson from the Physically Unable to Perform list, setting up the Pro Bowl tight end to make his 2024 debut against the Colts on Sunday night.
Minnesota Vikings News / Pro Football Rumors / October 24, 2024
Report reveals Vikings star's return date
He underwent ACL surgery in late January, nearly a month after his injury.
NFL News / Minnesota Sports Fan / October 17, 2024
Is TJ Hockenson Going to Play vs the Detroit Lions?
The 5-0 Minnesota Vikings will play the 4-1 Detroit Lions on Sunday, in the most anticipated NFL matchup of week 7. There are plenty of injury questions, as we get closer to the weekend.
Minnesota Vikings News / Field Level Media / October 4, 2024
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 unable to perform (PUP) list since the start of training camp.
Minnesota Vikings News / Pro Football Rumors / October 3, 2024
Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson to resume practicing
Hockenson has been rehabbing the ACL and MCL tears that ended his 2023 campaign.
Minnesota Vikings News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 2, 2024
Vikings Designate TE T.J. Hockenson To Return
Per Andrew Krammer, the Vikings have designated TE T.J. Hockenson to return, opening his 21-day practice window. Hockenson has been impressing the team with his progress in his rehab from a torn ACL late last season and is still hoping to return by the time the team plays against the Lions in Week 7.
Minnesota Vikings News / Pro Football Rumors / September 29, 2024
Insider shares update on return timeline for Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson
Hockenson’s long-term health is a key priority given Minnesota’s financial commitment to him, and a cautious approach would come as no surprise.
Minnesota Vikings News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 29, 2024
Vikings Aiming For Week 8 Or Week 9 For TE T.J. Hockenson’s Return
According to Adam Schefter, the Vikings plan to open the practice window for TE T.J. Hockenson soon, with the goal of having him back in either Week 8
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