Bootleg Football on T.J. Hockenson

PodcastThe Vikings are a threat to everyone...especially themselves.August 12, 2026

From the episode

TJ Hawkinson, KOC loves him in this offense. He gets $10.2 million to be the passing threat that everybody knows he is. And that's really his role in this offense. But it is rare to have somebody like Hawkinson, even in a sort of golden age of pass-catching tight ends, that can threaten defenses in as many ways.

Mentioned at 52:50 – 53:32

STACKED’s take

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Hockenson's $10.2M deal reflects KOC's confidence in his multi-faceted threat.

Hockenson re-signed for $10.2 million and is described as a player KOC loves in the offense; his role is as a passing threat. The source notes that even in the golden age of pass-catching tight ends, Hockenson can threaten defenses in multiple ways, and the Vikings are willing to pay for that versatility.