Minnesota Vikings Agree To Big Extension With Star Tight End

 

The Minnesota Vikings have had a very busy off-season, and with Kirk Cousins and a wide open NFC South ahead of them in 2023, it appears they're very confident at a big playoff run in 2023, as they've now extended a key offensive player.

That would be tight end T.J. Hockenson, who the team acquired from the division rival Detroit Lions a season ago, and now, this deal will keep him in Minnesota for the next four years with an overall value of $68.5 million across the contract. 

Details on #Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson’s extension:

Base value: $66M over 4 new years

Cash flow: $32M over 2 years, $48M over 3

Full guarantee: $29M at signing (including ~$9M left on rookie deal)

Total guarantee: $42.5M

Max: $68.5M with incentives

Now signed through 2027

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) August 31, 2023

Last season, Hockenson tallied a career high with 86 catches for 914 and 6 Touchdowns, and on an offence with Justin Jefferson, Cousins and a talented running back room, expect another massive year from a player ready to become a top player at the position. 

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