Aaron Jones made the most of his one-year deal with the Vikings: The consistent veteran has never recorded a PFF rushing grade below 76.5 in a season and could be an option for the running back-needy Raiders. Anthony Richardson could use a reliable tight end: Juwan Johnson, PFF’s 37th-ranked free agent, is coming off the… Continue reading Potential landing spots for top running backs and tight ends
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2024 Vikings Position Recap: Tight Ends
Oliver caught two of his three touchdowns in Minnesota’s first seven games, and Mundt caught at least two passes in five of Minnesota’s first six. Hockenson completed his comeback and returned to action in Week 9 (Oliver caught five passes for 58 yards and a score that night, by the way), opening his sixth pro… Continue reading 2024 Vikings Position Recap: Tight Ends
Vikings Tight End Picked Up by NFC Rival for Possible Playoff Activation
Credit: Andrew Nelles / The Tennessean / USA TODAY NETWORK The Minnesota Vikings started the 2024 season without starting tight end T.J. Hockenson. He was still recovering from a knee injury after a dirty hit by Detroit Lions safety Kerby Joseph. Kevin O’Connell was forced to piece the position together until he was active. Josh… Continue reading Vikings Tight End Picked Up by NFC Rival for Possible Playoff Activation
Vikings give tight end T.J. Hockenson their Ed Block Courage Award
Vikings players voted tight end T.J. Hockenson this year’s Ed Block Courage Award recipient. The Ed Block Courage Award Foundation honors players “who exemplify commitments to the principles of sportsmanship and courage.” An annual offseason event to celebrate the league winners is typically held in Baltimore. “Having my teammates and everybody here vote for me… Continue reading Vikings give tight end T.J. Hockenson their Ed Block Courage Award
Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson booed early, then silenced in return to Detroit
They grabbed two interceptions off Lions quarterback Jared Goff, marking only the third time all season Goff threw multiple picks in a game. Goff opened the game dicing up Vikings blitzes, but safety Josh Metellus got the upper hand when he tipped a hurried Goff throw into the air for linebacker Ivan Pace Jr. to… Continue reading Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson booed early, then silenced in return to Detroit
Ex-Vikings Tight End Joins the Super Bowl Champions
Aug 22, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; A detailed view of a Kansas City Chiefs helmet prior to a game against the Chicago Bears at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports The Minnesota Vikings are surely in the hunt for the top record in the NFL after securing the 13th… Continue reading Ex-Vikings Tight End Joins the Super Bowl Champions
ESPN Evaluates ‘Non-QB’ MVPs; Vikings Tight Ends Enhance Attack
Darnold’s aggressiveness might be backfiring a smidge, but he’s successfully hitting his safety nets. That chemistry, likely coupled with Jacksonville’s commitment to crossing off explosives courtesy Jefferson by playing a split-safety coverage, caused Minnesota to deploy less 11 personnel (formations with one running back, one tight end and three receivers), which they rolled out on… Continue reading ESPN Evaluates ‘Non-QB’ MVPs; Vikings Tight Ends Enhance Attack