A Minnesota Vikings matter lingering for months is over.
The franchise opted to make T.J. Hockenson the richest tight end in NFL history, securing a long-term deal for the man it traded for nine months ago.
T.J. Hockenson Earns Jaw-Dropping New Deal
NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero tweeted the extension’s details on Thursday, “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.