VITAL INJURY: ACL surgery is performed on a key player for the Minnesota Vikings.
On Sunday, December 24, 2023, in Minneapolis, tight end T.J. Hockenson of the Minnesota Vikings warms up before an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions. (Photo by Abbie Parr/AP)
T.J. Hockenson underwent surgery on his right knee to address the damage he received on December 24 against the Detroit Lions, more than a month after tearing his ACL.
The outstanding tight end for the Minnesota Vikings underwent surgery on Monday, delaying the procedure to allow the MCL injury in the same knee to heal. The operation was carried out in Los Angeles by Dr. Neal ElAttrache, who frequently performs this surgery for NFL players.
The Vikings have not released a recovery schedule for Hockenson.
Prior to the end-of-season injury, Hockenson, who inked a four-year, $66 million contract deal in August, was having a breakthrough year. His 960 receiving yards in his first full season in Minneapolis were third in the NFL, while his 95 catches were second-best at his position.
In the third quarter, after Hockenson went up for a 24-yard reception, Lions safety Kerby Joseph struck him in the knee. Hockenson was eventually removed from the field at U.S. Bank Stadium after he lay on the grass in pain.
After all, Minnesota, who was in the running for the postseason, lost to the eventual NFC North champions 30–24. The Vikings concluded the season with a 7-10 record after a four-game losing streak.
In the third quarter, after Hockenson went up for a 24-yard reception, Lions safety Kerby Joseph struck him in the knee. Hockenson was eventually removed from the field at U.S. Bank Stadium after he lay on the grass in pain.
After all, Minnesota, who was in the running for the postseason, lost to the eventual NFC North champions 30–24. The Vikings concluded the season with a 7-10 record after a four-game losing streak.
This spring, they will select number eleven in the 2024 NFL Draft. Training camp for Minnesota will start in late July.
Eagles keep expanding their coaching staff, hiring former DC initially broadcast on Philadelphia’s NBC Sports
The Eagles are allegedly recruiting two new defensive position coaches from Seattle in addition to making numerous other changes to their 2024 coaching staff.According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, the Eagles are expected to appoint former Seahawks defensive coordinator Clint Hurtt as their new defensive line coach and former Seahawks secondary coach and pass game coordinator Karl Scott as their defensive backs coach as they assemble a new defensive staff under DC Vic Fangio.
Meanwhile, Scott has served as the defensive passing game coordinator and secondary coach for the Seahawks for the past two seasons. It is said that he will accompany Hurtt to Philadelphia.
Impressive young defensive backs like Devon Witherspoon, Tariq Woolen, Coby Bryant, and Michael Jackson were developed under Scott’s tutelage in Seattle.
