EAGAN, Minn. — The Minnesota Vikings on Friday announced the selection of T.J. Hockenson as the team’s 2024 Ed Block Courage Award recipient.
Hockenson was recognized for overcoming a torn ACL he suffered on Dec. 24, 2023, and returning to action in Week 9 against the Indianapolis Colts on Nov. 3, 2024.
His season debut included three receptions for 27 yards on four targets, highlighted by a 19-yard reception. It was followed with eight catches for 72 yards on nine targets at Jacksonville.
Hockenson totaled 41 receptions for 455 yards in 10 games (nine starts) in 2024, bringing his career totals to 382 receptions for 4,002 yards and 23 touchdowns and being named as a fourth alternate for the 2025 Pro Bowl Games.
He has played 35 games for Minnesota and recorded 196 catches for 1,934 yards and eight touchdowns since becoming a Viking.
The Ed Block Courage Foundation annually honors one player from every NFL team who exemplifies commitment to the principles of sportsmanship and courage. Recipients are selected by their teammates to be honored for their courage, inspiration and ability to overcome adversity on and off the field, while also serving their respective community throughout the season. The Ed Block Courage Award is named in honor of Ed Block, the longtime head athletic trainer of the Baltimore Colts.