Vikings Restructure Hockenson's Contract for 2026

0:00It's March 8th. Here's your NFL news in two minutes. The Minnesota Vikings are tweaking their salary cap ahead of the 2026 NFL League year by restructuring tight-end TJ Hawkinson's contract. The deal cuts his 2026 cap hit by about $5 million from around $21 million, $300,000, helping keep. Him on the roster for the upcoming season, Hawkinson joined the Vikings in a trade from the Detroit Lions back in 2022. He came close to a thousand receiving yards in 2023, but suffered a serious knee injury that sidelined him and carried over into the next couple of seasons. In 2025, his stats dipped to 51 catches for 438 yards and three touchdowns amid quarterback struggles. Still, he stood out as a strong blocker, showing he has plenty to contribute at age 28. Team insiders believe Hawkinson can bounce back strong if the Vikings soared out their passing game. His role remains key to the offense moving forward.

1:01More cap moves are likely before free agency tampering starts Monday at 11 a.m. Central time as the Vikings gear up for a busy period. The Daily News Now is made possible with support from our sponsor, Press Play. Put your head down. The sound is already there, S-O-L-I-SoliPillow.com