Minnesota continues to get good news on the injury front. Second-year wide receiver Jordan Addison came back this past Sunday against the Green Bay Packers where he scored two touchdowns. Head coach Kevin O’Connell suggested linebacker Ivan Pace. Jr should return this Sunday against the New York Jets after missing the last two games.
On Wednesday, O’Connell told the media that star tight end T.J. Hockenson will start practicing soon. Hockenson’s practice window will open up on Friday, and he will begin practicing with the team in London. The former Pro-Bowl tight end is recovering from a torn ACL injury he suffered last December against the Detroit Lions.
While Hockenson might begin practicing with the team this week, don’t expect him to suit up on gameday anytime soon. He is expected to play in Week 7 against the Lions or in Week 8 at the Los Angeles Rams.
The Vikings’ offense has been just fine without Hockenson. Sam Darnold has been more than what Minnesota signed up for when giving him a $10 million contract. Justin Jefferson, Addison, and Jalen Nailor have all made impacts in four weeks, with Darnold behind center.