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The Quiet ‘Other Guy’ Needing a Contract Extension from the Vikings

It’s June 15th, and the items dominating the Minnesota Vikings post-minicamp news feed include Justin Jefferson’s eventual contract extension, plus Danielle Hunter’s holdout for a — you guessed it — contract extension.

The Quiet’ Other Guy’ Needing a Contract Extension from the Vikings

But don’t forget about the quiet ‘other guy’ who will soon be paid — tight end T.J. Hockenson.

Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah traded for Hockenson at last year’s trade deadline, and the man immediately seized Minnesota’s offense by the throat. In fact, onboarding Hockenson can reasonably be considered Adofo-Mensah’s wisest move to date as the Vikings boss.