The Minnesota Vikings have more questions than answers right now as it pertains to star tight end T.J. Hockenson’s availability for the 2024 season.
Appearing on the NFL Schedule Release ’24 show this past Wednesday, Hockenson, who tore his ACL and MCL in Week 16 of last season, still doesn’t know when he’ll be back (via NFL.com):
They haven’t really put a timeline on it. We’re just kinda taking it day by day, week by week, there’s just so many variables that you can go through in this process. I’m doing really good right now. We’re attacking each process. I’m attacking each one and it’s been awesome, the progression has been incredible.
Minnesota Vikings Prepare For Life Without Hockenson
Before his injury, Hockenson caught 95 passes for 960 yards and five touchdowns in 2023
As mentioned above, Hockenson’s injury came late in the year in Week 16. Some might speculate a trip to the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list or the injured reserve could be in the near future. A trip to the injured reserve would mean missing at least four games, whereas the PUP would be six games.
If he were to sit out four games, that would mean a Week 5 return against the New York Jets in London. Could it be realistic for a player in his first game back to make such a long trip? Here’s what he said about traveling overseas:
Going overseas, expanding the league and the NFL and the fanbase, across, not just the nation. But the world is just super exciting for the Minnesota Vikings.
Hockenson was traded to the Vikings from the division rival Detroit Lions on November 1, 2022. Since joining the team, he’s played in 25 games, started 18 of them, and caught 155 of 213 targets for 1,479 yards and eight touchdowns.
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