Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson has spent the past five months thinking about the season-ending knee injury he suffered late in the 2023 season. His takeaway: Vulnerable offensive players are not protected the way they need to be.

Vikings HC Kevin O'Connell announced Tuesday that TE T.J. Hockenson suffered season-ending injuries to both his ACL and MCL.

NFL.com keeps you up to date with all of the latest league news from around the NFL. Visit NFL.com's transaction hub for a daily breakdown.

Here are the injuries and news we're monitoring around the league on this Week 16 Sunday.

Matt Okada offers advice about who to start and who to avoid playing in Week 15's Saturday Showdown tripleheader on NFL Network and NFL+. How many Broncos are must-starts?

How can the Carolina Panthers salvage Bryce Young's rookie campaign after firing Frank Reich? David Carr offers his solution. Plus, he updates his ranking of the NFL's top 15 offensive players heading into Week 13.

NFL.com's Bobby Kownack breaks down four things to watch for when the Chicago Bears face the Minnesota Vikings on "Monday Night Football."

Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson (rib) is expected to play Sunday against the Saints, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero reported, while K.J. Osborn has cleared concussion protocol but isn't certain to suit up. 

Is it time to start preparing for crucial playoff matchups? Are Taysom Hill and Dalton Schultz the real deal as fantasy tight ends? Joel Smyth identifies eight notable nuggets to inform your fantasy decisions heading into Week 10.

Are Bijan Robinson and other youngsters primed to take over down the stretch? What will new QBs do for fantasy assets in Minnesota, Las Vegas and Atlanta? Joel Smyth identifies eight notable nuggets to inform your fantasy decisions heading into Week 9.

NFL.com's Christian Gonzales breaks down four things to watch for when the San Francisco 49ers face the Minnesota Vikings on "Monday Night Football."

The Next Gen Stats analytics team ranks the top 10 tight ends entering Week 6 of the 2023 NFL season. Lions rookie Sam LaPorta is off to a fast start, but is it enough to claim the top spot? Where does Travis Kelce rank amid an up-and-down campaign?

Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell is facing perhaps the most daunting task of his young coaching career: succeeding without Justin Jefferson on the field.

The Minnesota Vikings and T.J. Hockenson have agreed to terms on a four-year contract extension with the Vikings that is worth $68.5 million, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero reported on Thursday.

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T.J. Hockenson has explained his absence, and the reason might surprise you. An ear infection has affected Hockenson's equilibrium, forcing him to sit out for most of Minnesota's 2023 training camp, the tight end said Monday.

Which elite NFL players are heading into a contract season? Gregg Rosenthal provides a way-too-early look at the top 50 free agents in 2024. While these rankings will look completely different by next March, they currently include 10 wide receivers.

Will Kyle Pitts truly break out in his third season under Arthur Smith? Can Evan Engram build on his solid 2022 campaign in Jacksonville? Cynthia Frelund helps you prepare for your draft by revealing her top 10 fantasy values at the tight end position heading into the 2023 NFL season.

Even if Justin Fields doesn't hit the rushing heights he did last season, can he still be a helpful fantasy QB? Matt Okada weighs 10 breakout performances from 2022, considering which will hold up in 2023 -- and which will not.

The 2023 NFL fantasy football season is here! Fantasy guru Adam Rank is here to help you prepare for your drafts by revealing his tight end rankings and tiers.

Still just 23 years old with three Pro Bowls under his belt, Justin Jefferson is poised to reset the receiver market. Can his teammate, T.J. Hockenson, do the same at tight end? Anthony Holzman-Escareno projects who will earn the big-money contracts of tomorrow at each position.

With the game on the line, Kirk Cousins' completion to T.J. Hockenson was well short of the sticks in the Vikings' loss to the Giants, leaving plenty to wonder just what happened on the play. 

The New York Giants upset the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday to advance to the NFC Divisional Round for the first time since their Super Bowl-winning 2011 season. They will face their NFC East rivals, the Philadelphia Eagles.

The star power in the NFL postseason makes the tournament must-see TV, but these games are routinely decided by lesser-known playmakers who rise to the moment. With that in mind, Bucky Brooks spotlights one X-factor for each of the 14 playoff teams.

The AFC and NFC rosters for the 2023 Pro Bowl Games were revealed Wednesday night on NFL Network and NFL.com.

Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson's top plays from the 2023 season.

NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport on latest Minnesota Vikings injury news on linebacker D.J. Wonnum, wide receiver Jordan Addison and tight end T.J. Hockenson.

Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson catches a 24-yard pass from quarterback Nick Mullens.

Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson snags off balance 10-yard reception to move the chains on third down.

Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson's 16-yard catch-and-run moves the chains on third-and-14 from their own 12-yard line.

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Nick Mullens' first pass of game goes for 26-yard gain to Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson in the fourth quarter off a deflection.

Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson talks to press following Week 12 loss vs. Chicago Bears.

Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson skies for a go-ahead touchdown grab on a laser of a throw from quarterback Joshua Dobbs.

Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson keeps the chains moving with a 11-yard catch.

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Joshua Dobbs flicks a 29-yard pass to wide-open Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson.

"GMFB" plays a round of Whiteboard Wednesday and debates who has become "the guy" on their team this season.

NFL analyst Brian Baldinger breaks down his favorite plays from quarterback Joshua Dobbs' first two games with the Minnesota Vikings in Weeks 9 and 10 of the 2023 season.

Check out some of the hottest performances from Week 10 of the 2023 NFL season in this installment of RedHot Recaps presented by Frank's RedHot.

Watch every catch from Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson's 134-yard game vs. the New Orleans Saints from Week 10 of the 2023 NFL season.

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Joshua Dobbs and tight end T.J. Hockenson connect for a 28-yard touchdown to close their first half vs. the New Orleans Saints in style.

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Joshua Dobbs and tight end T.J. Hockenson show relentless effort on a 24-yard connection.

Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson enters full Beast Mode on 29-yard catch and run via out route.

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Jaren Hall misses golden opportunity for first TD pass to wide-open tight end T.J. Hockenson in the end zone.

Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson hauls in a 2-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Kirk Cousins against the Green Bay Packers.

Minnesota Vikings tight end T. J. Hockenson gets wide open for a 23-yard gain to convert a third-and-1 against the Green Bay Packers.

Watch every catch from Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson's 86-yard game against the San Francisco 49ers from Week 7 of the 2023 NFL season.

Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson posts up against San Francisco 49ers linebacker Oren Burks for a 22-yard gain.

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins completes a 19-yard pass to tight end T.J. Hockenson against the Kansas City Chiefs.

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Watch the best plays by the Minnesota Vikings against the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 3 of the 2023 NFL season.