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Vikings Restructure T.J. Hockenson’s Contract to Clear More Cap Space
The Vikings freed about $5 million in cap space by restructuring Hockenson's deal, boosting their projected cap room to $30 million for pursuing key free agents.
- The Vikings reorganized T.J. Hockenson's contract on Saturday, March 7, saving roughly $5 million and creating more than $30 million in cap space.
- Facing a salary-cap shortfall of over $46.5 million last week, Rob Brzezinski, Interim GM, has been clearing space ahead of the NFL salary-cap deadline and next week's free agency.
- Hockenson, a two-time Pro Bowler, had a $21.3M cap number and has 247 receptions with 42 starts for Minnesota, though his production dipped last season.
- Cap flexibility positions the Vikings to pursue Kyler Murray as Arizona Cardinals plan to release him next week and to replace Aaron Jones, saving nearly $8 million.
- Hockenson's rework ends after the 2026 campaign, making him a free agent next offseason as interim GM Rob Brzezinski prepares for a pivotal offseason under head coach Kevin O'Connell.
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Vikings Get Great Free Agency Update After TJ Hockenson Move
The Minnesota Vikings just saved $5 million via a contract restructure while keeping tight end TJ Hockenson, one of their top two or three threats in the passing game — and that is just the beginning of the good news for the franchise heading into NFL free agency next week.Minnesota is releasing both starting defensive tackles it inked last offseason and must watch center Ryan Kelly step away from the game via retirement in the interest of his h…
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Vikings restructure T.J. Hockenson’s contract to clear more cap space
Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson will be sticking around in Minnesota for the foreseeable future after agreeing to restructured contract. A source confirmed the move to the Pioneer Press. It move will save the Vikings more than $5 million in cap space. It had been widely speculated that Hockenson, 28, would have to agree to some sort of pay cut on the heels of an underwhelming campaign. He was set to carry a $21.3 million cap hit before agreeing…
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