T.J. Hockenson, the Minnesota Vikings' tight end, is facing a challenging recovery from knee injuries that could sideline him for the beginning of the season. Despite some positive updates on his recovery, he may miss between three to seven games. The Vikings are preparing for the possibility of Hockenson starting the season on the reserve/PUP list, which would keep him out for at least the first four games.
- T.J. Hockenson is unlikely to be ready for Week 1 due to knee injuries.
- The Vikings may have to rely on other tight ends if Hockenson is placed on the reserve/PUP list.
T.J. Hockenson | TE
Injury
Week 1
- Hockenson is recovering from ACL and MCL tears and may miss the first part of the season.
- Despite being ahead of schedule in his recovery, he is still not expected to be ready for Week 1.
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- The Vikings may need to adjust their offensive strategy if Hockenson is unavailable.
- Other tight ends like Josh Oliver, Johnny Mundt, and Robert Tonyan may see increased roles in Hockenson's absence.