A few hours after the Detroit Lions traded tight end T.J. Hockenson to the Minnesota Vikings, the young offensive weapon sent off a heartfelt post to Instagram, sharing his appreciation for the city of Detroit and the players and coaches he encountered within the Lions organization.
“Detroit, I can’t tell you how appreciative I am to this city and fan base for accepting me and my family from the start,” Hockenson posted. “All the teammates and coaches that I’ve been w/ here have helped me every step of the way.”
It’s a nice send-off that hopefully means Hockenson holds no ill will toward the organization despite the move.