T.J. HOCKENSON NEWS

T.J. Hockenson carries host of 49ers on 22-yard catch and run Detroit Lions tight end T.J. Hockenson carries a host of San Francisco 49er defenders on a 22-yard catch and run from quarterback Jared Goff...

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • NFL.COM

Five significant offensive coordinator changes, and what they mean for Laviska Shenault, T.J. Hockenson and more Brandon Howard breaks down the play-calling tendencies of the NFL's five new offensive coordinators.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Campbell-led Lions host 49ers, aiming to prove people wrong

Dan Campbell is taking over a team that isn’t supposed to win much this year and is leading a franchise as synonymous with losing as any in the NFL over the last several decades

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 1

The start-or-sit dilemma is part of managing a fantasy football team

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ready for season opener Hockenson (shoulder) was a full practice participant Wednesday.

Impact Hockenson suffered an AC joint sprain on Aug. 10 and missed the entire preseason, but his availability for Week 1 was never in serious doubt. He's one of the few tight ends with a decent shot to lead his team in targets, albeit in what likely will be a bottom-10 offense. Hockenson and the Lions start off with a tricky matchup, hosting a 49ers defense that has DEs Nick Bosa and Dee Ford coming off the edge and LB Fred Warner covering the middle of the field.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Managing shoulder injury Coach Dan Campbell revealed Tuesday that Hockenson is dealing with a AC joint issue in his shoulder, Chris Burke of The Athletic reports.

Impact Hockenson has been dealing with the injury for the past couple weeks, though the nature of the issue was previously undisclosed. The 24-year-old is participating at practice this week, and there isn't much concern about him being ready for the Sept. 12 season opener against the 49ers.

AUGUST 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

THE DAILY DRIVE: Lions TE T.J. Hockenson expected to be ready by Week 1 despite injury Detroit Lions GM Brad Holmes may have discovered a gem in undrafted cornerback A.J. Parker (Subscription Required)

AUGUST 24, 2021 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Participating in practice Hockenson (undisclosed) participated in Monday's practice and said afterward that he doesn't feel like he needs any snaps in Friday's preseason finale against the Colts to be ready...

Impact While the Lions only held a light practice Monday, Hockenson reportedly was impressive while catching passes in 1-on-1 drills. Granted, he was wearing a red non-contact jersey, but that arrangement only seemed like a precaution. Barring a setback, Hockenson seems well on track to be ready for the regular-season opener.

AUGUST 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Steelers QB Roethlisberger shines in preseason debut

Ben Roethlisberger turned in a perfect passer rating of 158.3 and led the Steelers’ first-team offense to a pair of touchdowns as Pittsburgh defeated the Detroit Lions 26-20

AUGUST 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Detroit Free Press D'Andre Swift and T.J. Hockenson took part in team drills Thursday, while backup QB David Blough did not practice

AUGUST 19, 2021 • FREEP.COM

T.J. Hockenson Fantasy Outlook Set to Soar as Top Target in Lacking Lions Offense T.J. Hockenson proved he's one of the rising young talents in the league last season. He followed up a solid rookie year in 2019 with career...

AUGUST 19, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM

Out for second preseason game Hockenson (undisclosed) won't play in Saturday's preseason game against Pittsburgh but should ramp up his practice involvement next week, Kyle Meinke of MLive.com reports.

Impact Hockenson left practice early Aug. 10 and missed the Lions' preseason opener last Friday. It sounds like he'll have time to get ready for the season opener, with perhaps some chance for an appearance in the third and final preseason game Aug. 27 against Indianapolis. Given the unimpressive state of Detroit's wideout room, Hockenson remains the favorite to lead the team in Week 1 targets.

AUGUST 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

D'Andre Swift, T.J. Hockenson will not play vs. Steelers Both Swift and Hockenson will do more in practice but are still not going to play in the exhibition game

AUGUST 19, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

T.J. Hockenson cracks the NFL Top 100 players for the first time It’s the first time on the NFL 100 for Hockenson. It’s not likely to be the last…

AUGUST 15, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

'Top 100 Players of 2021': T.J. Hockenson ' No. 93 Detroit Lions tight end T.J. Hockenson has been voted as the No. 1 player in the NFL on the "Top 100 Players of 2021" rankings.

AUGUST 15, 2021 • NFL.COM

Sits out Week 1 of preseason Hockenson (undisclosed) didn't suit up for Friday's preseason opener against the Bills.

Impact With Hockenson out, new Lions quarterback Jared Goff primarily targeted Tyrell Williams, who finished with two catches for 30 yards on four targets. Once healthy, Hockenson's likely to become Goff's top option in the passing game. The tight end, whom Detroit selected in the first round of the 2019 draft, will look to get healthy prior to Week 2 of preseason, when the Lions will travel to Pittsburgh.

AUGUST 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with minor injury Hockenson got banged up during Tuesday's practice, exiting early with an undisclosed injury, Justin Rogers of The Detroit News reports.

Impact Coach Dan Campbell used the words 'minor' and 'precautionary' when discussing Hockenson, who subsequently missed practice Wednesday morning, per Chris Burke of The Athletic. Even if his injury isn't serious, the tight end isn't likely to play in Friday's preseason opener against the Bills. Hockenson's absence would leave Darren Fells as Detroit's top tight end, followed on the depth chart by a slew of young players with minimal pro experience.

AUGUST 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tight ends, St. Brown shine in Lions' practice at Ford Field

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AUGUST 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Go Deep! QB Jared Goff taking charge in Lions camp

New quarterback Jared Goff is taking ownership of the offense for the Detroit Lions in hopes of bringing his new team its first championship in 64 years

JULY 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

DRAFT DAY: T.J. Hockenson - Is he the Biggest Value Among Tight Ends in 2021? There are any number of undeniable truths in fantasy football. One is that where tight ends are conc...

JULY 22, 2021 • FANTASYSHARKS.COM

T.J. Hockenson predicted as Lions MVP in 2021 by NFL.com Hockenson gets the nod as the Lions MVP projection from NFL.com

JULY 10, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

2021 Fantasy Football Mock Draft 5.0: Drafting No. 5 Overall - PressBoxOnline.com Ken Zalis shares a fantasy football mock draft with the No. 5 overall pick, and while he likes how things start off, he says the decision to...

JULY 8, 2021 • PRESSBOXONLINE.COM

THE DAILY DRIVE: T.J. Hockenson was the 'Heavyweight Champ' of Tight End University Barry Sanders Detroit Lions autographed game-used jersey sells for $55,152

JUNE 29, 2021 • DETROITLIONS.COM

T.J. Hockenson rising in the fantasy drafts T.J. Hockenson looks poised to become the next elite tight end in a fantasy position that offers little value for most.

JUNE 29, 2021 • THEHUDDLE.COM

Fells excited to work with "extremely athletic and talented" Hockenson Darren Fells is back in Detroit and ready to help unleash all of T.J. Hockenson's potential.

JUNE 15, 2021 • DETROITLIONS.COM