The Vikings and tight end T.J. Hockenson have agreed to a contract extension ahead of the 2023 season, the team announced on Thursday. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the deal is a four-year, $68 million contract.
With the extension, Hockenson becomes the highest paid tight end on a per-year basis, surpassing Giants tight end Darren Waller by making $17.125 million a year. He trails only George Kittle in total value, as the 49ers tight end is set to make $75 million over his five-year contract.
Hockenson will also $42.5 million guaranteed as part of the deal, the most for a tight end in NFL history.
