NFL Week 8 - The Minnesota Vikings have acquired Detroit Lions tight end T.J. Hockenson via trade, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. The Vikings will send a 2023 second-round pick and a 2024 third-round pick to Detrout in exchange for Hockenson, a 2023 fourth, and a 2024 fourth.
Hockenson was drafted by the Detroit Lions eighth overall in the year 2019 and was quickly integrated into the offense. Hockenson finished second on the team in targets in each of the last three seasons, including through seven games this season. Hockenson currently ranks 9th in DYAR and 10th in DVOA among tight ends; his 8.