Vikings have little space to spend with big holes on defense
The Minnesota Vikings have big holes on defense and little salary cap space to fill them in free agencyMARCH 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
LUKE STOCKER
Bumped up from practice squad Stocker was signed to the active roster Thursday, Craig Peters of the Vikings' official site reports.
Impact Stocker has been back and forth between the practice squad and active roster over the past few weeks. He appeared in the Vikings' Week 6 and Week 8 contests against the Panthers and Cowboys, respectively, playing a total of 26 snaps from scrimmage in those games and converting his only target into a seven-yard reception. With Ben Ellefson (foot/knee) placed on IR, it's likely Stocker will file in behind Tyler Conklin and Chris Herndon on the Vikings' tight end depth chart against the Ravens on Sunday.
NOVEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Returns to practice squad Stocker reverted to Minnesota's practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transactions log.
Impact Stocker was on the field for 17 offensive snaps and nine on special teams. He hauled in his lone target of the evening for seven yards, his first catch of the 2021 campaign.
NOVEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Rejoining active roster Stocker will once again be elevated from the practice squad for Sunday's game against Dallas.
Impact Stocker saw 10 snaps on offense in Week 6 against Carolina and will get another chance Sunday. He'll provide depth behind Tyler Conklin and Chris Herndon.
OCTOBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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Reverts to practice squad Stocker reverted to the Vikings' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transactions report.
Impact Stocker played 10 offensive snaps and six snaps on special teams during Sunday's win over the Panthers. Because he was elevated for Week 6, Stocker reverting to the practice squad is an automatic transaction.
OCTOBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Elevated by Vikings Stocker was elevated from the Vikings' practice squad Saturday ahead of Sunday's game against the Panthers.
Impact Stocker signed with Minnesota's practice squad Wednesday. He'll provide depth at tight end against the Panthers with Ben Ellefson (knee) sidelined.
OCTOBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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OCTOBER 16, 2021 • TWINCITIES.COM
Lands on Vikings' practice squad Minnesota signed Stocker to the practice squad Wednesday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Impact Stocker spent time in Tennessee during the offseason. Last season, the veteran tight end appeared in 16 contests with the Falcons.
OCTOBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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Signs with Titans Stocker signed a contract with the Titans on Saturday, NFL reporter Aaron Wilson reports.
Impact Stocker will add depth to a Titans tight end room that's now headlined by Anthony Firkser in the aftermath of Jonnu Smith's departure. The 33-year-old Stocker has never caught more than 16 passes in a season, and that career-high total came way back in 2012, so his biggest impact will likely come in a blocking role if he's able to make the team.
JULY 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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Makes 13-yard grab against ex-team Stocker secured his only target for 13 yards during Sunday's 44-27 loss to Tampa Bay.
Impact Taking on his former team of seven years, Stocker made his fourth reception of the regular season's final three weeks. He tallied 43 yards with those passing-game opportunities against the Buccaneers, Chiefs and Buccaneers again, after totaling just three catches for 20 yards over his first 13 outings of the year. The veteran tight end is set to become an unrestricted free agent in March, but Atlanta could elect to bring him back as proven blocking reinforcement at the position.
JANUARY 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Will play Sunday Stocker (elbow) does not carry an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, Will McFadden of AtlantaFalcons.com reports.
Impact Despite remaining limited in practice all week, Stocker will be available for the Falcons' season finale Sunday, though he's yet to accrue more than three targets in a single contest this year.
JANUARY 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Limited in practice Stocker (elbow) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, William McFadden reports.
Impact Stocker should have a fair chance at suiting up against the Buccaneers on Sunday as long as he can continue to practice, but Friday's session will likely be the key factor in determining his Week 17 availability. The veteran tight end only has six catches through 15 games.
DECEMBER 31, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Lowest usage of 2020 Stocker didn't haul in his lone target in Sunday's 24-9 loss to the Saints.
Impact Stocker played just 16 snaps on offense, establishing a new low for the season. This was a schematic decision, as Hayden Hurst's role remained the same while Jaeden Graham also saw a steep decrease in usage. Stocker should remain off fantasy radars.
NOVEMBER 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Registers first catch of 2020 Stocker caught his lone target for a six-yard gain during Sunday's 30-26 loss to Chicago.
Impact The 32-year-old tight end accumulated 54 offensive snaps between Weeks 1 and 2 with only one target thrown his way, while starting TE Hayden Hurst attracted 13 targets in comparison. Stocker registered his first catch since Week 17 of last season Sunday, but he shouldn't be expected to be a significant contributor moving forward as he's never exceeded 16 receptions in any of his 10 pro campaigns.
SEPTEMBER 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Shakes off injury Stocker (hip) won't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game versus the Bears, Will McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.
Impact Stocker didn't practice fully all week, but he's been given the green light ahead of Week 3. The 32-year-old TE has logged at least a 30 percent snap share in each of the first two games, although he's received just one target as the second-string tight end behind Hayden Hurst.
SEPTEMBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Logs limited practice session Stocker was limited in practice Wednesday due to a hip injury, Jason Butt of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Impact The veteran tight end has played 25-plus snaps in both of Atlanta's first two games, but he's been targeted just once. Though he's apparently banged up coming out of the Falcons' 40-39 loss to the Cowboys in Week 2, Stocker's partial participation in practice should put him on track to play this weekend against the Bears.
SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
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Falcons re-sign TE Luke Stocker to back up newcomer Hurst
The Atlanta Falcons have re-signed tight end Luke StockerAUGUST 14, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Officially rejoining Falcons Stocker re-signed with the Falcons on Friday, D. Orlando Ledbetter of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Impact The veteran tight end has gone through COVID-19 testing, and he now prepares to rejoin the Falcons on-field for padded practice after being released by the team in March. Behind starter Hayden Hurst on the tight end depth chart, Stocker bolsters the position group with his run and pass-blocking skills.
AUGUST 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Falcons to waive tight end Luke Stocker The Atlanta Falcons will release tight end Luke Stocker pending a physical, the club announced Monday.
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