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T.J. Hockenson Timing Unfortunate for Minnesota

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When Kerby Joseph blew out T.J. Hockenson’s ligaments with a hit to his knee, it was immediately apparent that the injury was going to be serious.

T.J. Hockenson Timing Unfortunate for Minnesota

Ultimately, he suffered an MCL issue with an ACL tear. Needing to wait for the swelling to subside prior to going under the knife, the Vikings tight end is now on a less-than-ideal schedule.

Playing against the Detroit Lions on Christmas Eve, Minnesota found themselves up against the Grinch reincarnate. Safety Kerby Joseph has come under fire for dirty hits for some time now, and that weekend, his victim would be Minnesota’s T.