When the Minnesota Vikings made the blockbuster trade at the deadline for Detroit Lions tight end T.J. Hockenson, they changed the direction of the offense. The directive was received loud and clear that Hockenson was going to be a major part of the offense for years to come.
Giving up a second and a third-round pick for Hockenson and two fourth-round picks was a big investment. It also came with a moderate price tag of less than $10 million over the remainder of the 2022 season and the entirety of the 2023 season.
General manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah didn’t make the trade for just one season, he made it to keep the Vikings competitive throughout his tenure and did so by making his offense as explosive as he could.
With that in mind, what could a Hockenson extension look like? Let’s get into it.