T.J. Hockenson knows that there are other tight end around the league who are getting paid. He certainly knows that David Njoku—a player who has not reached anywhere near the statistical success that Hockenson has—just cashed in for a four-year deal worth $17 million guaranteed and averaging nearly $13.7 million per year.
But the Detroit Lions tight end, who is nearing the end of his rookie contract, doesn’t view cashing in as a priority in his life right now.
“I mean, that’s a lot of money. That’s life-changing. I mean, I’m already in a situation where my life has changed, so really what I want to do is win,” Hockenson said on Tuesday.