The Vikings will open tight end T.J. Hockenson's practice window Friday, coach Kevin O'Connell said, as Minnesota moves closer to getting one of its top offensive players back on the field. Hockenson has been on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list since the start of training camp while recovering from a torn ACL and MCL in his right knee,

Hockenson sustained a torn ACL last December and had surgery in January. The team plans to open his 21-day window to come off injured reserve this week.

Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson is getting close to making his return to the field. After talking glowingly about his progress over the past few weeks, head coach Kevin O’Connell said the Vikings plan to open Hockenson’s practice window on Friday afternoon.

Minnesota continues to get good news on the injury front. Second-year wide receiver Jordan Addison came back this past Sunday against the Green Bay Packers where he scored two touchdowns. Head

TJ Hockenson returns to Minnesota Vikings practice this Friday . The Minnesota Vikings are heading to London this week to face off against the 2-2 New York Jets. Unfortunately, ti

The Minnesota Vikings have made a decision on the return of tight end T.J. Hockenson. They will be opening the practice window of Hockenson on Friday ahead of Sunday's game against the New York Jets.

The Minnesota Vikings will open the 21-day practice window for Pro Bowl tight end T.J. Hockenson on Friday. Head coach Kevin O'Connell said Wednesday that Hockenson is ahead of guard Dalton Risner, who remains on the physically unable to perform list.