Heading into the 2024 offseason, the Minnesota Vikings have two tight ends under contract: T.J. Hockenson and Josh Oliver.
The duo is productive, and generally speaking, most Vikings fans should consider this spot on the depth chart as equipped.
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But Hockenson was injured and lost for the season in December after a dirty hit by Detroit Lions safety Kerby Joseph. Los Angeles Rams tight end Tyler Higbee was injured by the same Joseph a few weeks later. Now, Hockenson — and probably Higbee — may not be ready for the 2024 regular season.