The acquisition of T.J. Hockenson gives the Vikings' ninth-ranked scoring offense a "complete tight end," said offensive coordinator Wes Phillips on Thursday.
"That's what I used to call them when I coached tight ends," said Phillips, the former tight ends coach for the Cowboys, Commanders and Rams from 2013-2021. "A guy who can kind of play all downs — first, second, third — and win when you target him on third down, and also be effective in the run game. We're excited to have him."
The Vikings traded for Hockenson just hours before Tuesday's NFL trade deadline, effectively swapping a 2023 second-round pick and 2024 third-round pick for two fourth-round picks, to bolster an already strong skill position group with the former Lion.