The Minnesota Vikings and megastar tight finish T.J. Hockenson have correct to phrases on a brandnew trade in, the workforce introduced Thursday.
The Vikings have now not disclosed the phrases, however assets informed ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler and Adam Schefter that Hockenson will turn out to be one of the crucial NFL’s highest-paid tight ends.
“He fits our culture,” Vikings common supervisor Kwesi Adofo-Mensah stated Thursday. “He’s the type of player we want in Minnesota.”
Hockenson had neglected important moment all over coaching camp and the preseason for more than one causes, together with an ear disorder and a sore again, in line with the Vikings.
The Vikings again and again had attributed Hockenson’s absence to the condition problems, now not his commitment condition. Vikings tutor Kevin O’Connell stated Thursday he feels “very good” about Hockenson’s availability for Hour 1 of the familiar season.
Hockenson, 26, ranked 2nd amongst NFL tight ends terminating season with 86 receptions for 914 yards. He have been poised to play games in 2023 beneath the fifth-year choice of his rookie commitment, significance $9.329 million.
ESPN’s Kevin Seifert contributed to this record.
