Latest T.J. Hockenson News

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

Oct. 04, 2024 17:21 PM EDT

WATFORD, England (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings are undefeated so far this season — and undefeated in international games in franchise history. Don't tell coach Kevin O'Connell, though. “A lot of people have taken note of the start that we’re off to," he said....

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

Oct. 02, 2024 20:15 PM EDT

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings plan to open tight end T.J. Hockenson's practice window later this week, putting the two-time Pro Bowl pick another step closer to returning from the torn ACL and MCL in his right knee suffered Dec. 24 in the Week 16 game last season. Coach...

Vikings will start Darnold at QB, then give rookie McCarthy his debut in preseason opener

Aug. 08, 2024 18:24 PM EDT

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings will start Sam Darnold at quarterback in their exhibition opener, before giving rookie J.J. McCarthy his first NFL game action. Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell kept almost all of the starters out of preseason games over his first two years,...

Travis Kelce picked as the top tight end in the AP’s NFL Top 5 rankings

Jul. 25, 2024 12:39 PM EDT

All the off-field attention that Travis Kelce generated last season while dating pop star Taylor Swift may have overshadowed his ability as a football player. But Kelce still did more than enough in his day job as Patrick Mahomes' most trusted pass catcher for the Kansas City Chiefs...

Vikings put Hockenson on PUP list to start camp with star tight end still rehabbing from ACL repair

Jul. 22, 2024 20:26 PM EDT

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson was placed on the physically unable to perform list as expected on Monday for the beginning of training camp, his recovery from a torn ACL and MCL in his right knee not yet complete. Hockenson was among the 38 players...