Vikings acquire TE Hockenson from Lions
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The Minnesota Vikings are acquiring tight end T.J. Hockenson from the Detroit Lions, according to multiple reports.
The Lions will receive a 2023 second-round and a 2024 third-round pick for Hockenson and a 2023 fourth-round pick and a 2024 conditional fourth-round pick.
ESPN's Adam Schefter reports Irv Smith, the Vikings current starting tight end, is expected to miss multiple weeks with a high-ankle sprain suffered in Sunday's win over the Arizona Cardinals.
The in-division trade further boosts a Vikings team that sits at 6-1 in the NFC North, well ahead of the Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears, who are both 3-5. The Lions sit last in the division at 1-6.
Hockenson, 25, has 26 receptions this season for 395 yards and three touchdowns.
More details to follow.