After hauling in the three-yard pass, Hockenson was quickly swarmed by the New York defense.

Source: https://brobible.com/sports/article/fans-blast-vikings-for-awful-4th-down-play-call/

But now that Irv Smith Jr. is back, the Vikings have three tight ends that will be active on Sunday- TJ Hockenson, Irv Smith Jr., and Johnny Mundt.

Source: https://www.dailynorseman.com/2023/1/13/23550986/will-the-vikings-go-big-against-the-giants

Combine him with Hockenson and newly healthy tight end Irv Smith Jr., and the Vikings could get tricky with their big formations.

Source: https://nypost.com/2023/01/15/nfc-wild-card-breaking-down-giants-vikings-matchup/

Cousins went 31 for 39 for 273 yards and two scores and a rushing touchdown to cap the game's opening possession, the too-short throw to Hockenson his one glaring mistake.

Source: https://krocnews.com/vikings-exit-nfl-play-offs-in-first-round/

Dallas Goedert figures to be a BIG challenge for a Giants secondary that allowed T.J. Hockenson to dominate them.

Source: https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/2023/1/21/23565379/eagles-giants-divisional-round-preview-predictions-nfl-playoffs-2023-jalen-hurts-dallas-goedert

Hockenson, 26, caught 60 passes for 519 yards and three touchdowns in 10 games with Minnesota last season after being acquired in a trade deadline deal with Detroit.

Source: https://deadspin.com/vikings-te-t-j-hockenson-agrees-to-contract-extension-1850792102?utm_source=regular

Hockenson accounted for 27 receiving first downs with the Vikings last season.

Source: https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/nfl-tight-end-rankings-chiefs-travis-kelce-unanimous-leader-of-top-10

Now you'd be asking a low-upside backup QB to elevate his team without T.J. Hockenson and Jordan Addison, when he has shown that he isn't capable of elevating the offense even with Hockenson and Addison healthy.

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Now you'd be asking a low-upside backup QB to elevate his team without T.J. Hockenson and Jordan Addison, when he has shown that he isn't capable of elevating the offense even with Hockenson and Addison healthy.

Source: https://www.dailynorseman.com/2023/12/25/24014401/the-vikings-should-take-a-chance-and-start-jaren-hall

On fourth-and-8, with 1:44 left in the game, Cousins targeted tight end T.J. Hockenson with another short throw, and Giants safety Xavier McKinney slammed him to the ground for an insufficient 3-yard gain.

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/15/sports/football/giants-vikings-score.html

There is no greater pathway to production for Reagor this year either since Justin Jefferson, KJ Osborn, and tight end TJ Hockenson each command a high target share.

Source: https://larrybrownsports.com/football/vikings-trade-calls-offensive-weapon-jalen-reagor/619728

Two days after that, Minnesota acquired tight end T.J. Hockenson from Detroit, and he made the Pro Bowl.

Source: https://www.twincities.com/2023/01/13/vikings-te-irv-smith-feels-good-in-return-from-ankle-injury-adjusts-to-working-with-t-j-hockenson/

Unclear at this point what the nature of the injury is, but there would seem to be some sort of minor injury that is causing Hockenson to miss practice.

Source: https://www.dailynorseman.com/2023/8/6/23822047/vikings-injury-status-update

Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson tore both the ACL and MCL ligaments in his right knee during Sunday's game, according to coach Kevin O'Connell.

Source: https://www.milehighreport.com/2023/12/27/24016005/how-much-does-this-game-mean-denver-broncos-and-fans