T.J. Hockenson aims to regain top tight end status in 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 7:15 PM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
T.J. Hockenson is looking to restore his reputation after struggling since a severe knee injury in 2023. Initially excelling with the Minnesota Vikings, Hockenson faced a challenging recovery and missed a full season. He returned in 2024, recording a single touchdown and 455 receiving yards, with slight improvement in 2025 but still below expectations. Now in a contract year and with a full preseason behind him, he has the motivation to reclaim his status in a restructured Vikings offense.
- •Hockenson suffered a torn ACL and MCL in 2023.
- •He recorded his first career season without a touchdown in 2024.
- •In 2025, he had three touchdowns but fewer receiving yards than previous seasons.
- •Pro Football Focus ranked Hockenson as the 21st-best tight end.
- •Hockenson is motivated to perform well in a contract year.
- 7:15 PMYahoo Sports — T.J. Hockenson Out to Restore Reputation in 2026
"When the Minnesota Vikings traded for T.J. Hockenson back in 2022, the early results were promising. Hockenson seemed to have […]
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