WATFORD, England — The Minnesota Vikings (4-0) on Friday returned tight end T.J. Hockenson to practice but ruled him out for facing the New York Jets (2-2) Sunday at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Minnesota stuck to the plan announced Wednesday by Head Coach Kevin O'Connell of opening Hockenson's 21-day evaluation window as he returns from a torn ACL suffered on Dec. 24, 2023.
Hockenson will appear on the injury report during the evaluation window and must receive a game designation. His participation Friday was limited.
He and the Vikings found a beautiful pitch awaiting them at The Grove northwest of London hours after they arrived via an overnight flight from Minnesota.
View photos from every regular season game the Vikings have played in London over the years.
2013 Vikings vs. Steelers
Vikings won 34-27
Wembley Stadium
2013 Vikings vs. Steelers
Vikings won 34-27
Wembley Stadium
2013 Vikings vs. Steelers
Vikings won 34-27
Wembley Stadium
2013 Vikings vs. Steelers
Vikings won 34-27
Wembley Stadium
2013 Vikings vs. Steelers
Vikings won 34-27
Wembley Stadium
2013 Vikings vs. Steelers
Vikings won 34-27
Wembley Stadium
2013 Vikings vs. Steelers
Vikings won 34-27
Wembley Stadium
2013 Vikings vs. Steelers
Vikings won 34-27
Wembley Stadium
2017 Vikings at Browns
Vikings won 33-16 at Twickenham Stadium
2017 Vikings at Browns
Vikings won 33-16 at Twickenham Stadium
2017 Vikings at Browns
Vikings won 33-16 at Twickenham Stadium
2017 Vikings at Browns
Vikings won 33-16 at Twickenham Stadium
2017 Vikings at Browns
Vikings won 33-16 at Twickenham Stadium
2017 Vikings at Browns
Vikings won 33-16 at Twickenham Stadium
2017 Vikings at Browns
Vikings won 33-16 at Twickenham Stadium
2017 Vikings at Browns
Vikings won 33-16 at Twickenham Stadium
2017 Vikings at Browns
Vikings won 33-16 at Twickenham Stadium
2017 Vikings at Browns
Vikings won 33-16 at Twickenham Stadium
2017 Vikings at Browns
Vikings won 33-16 at Twickenham Stadium
2017 Vikings at Browns
Vikings won 33-16 at Twickenham Stadium
2022 Vikings at Saints
Vikings won 28-25 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
2022 Vikings at Saints
Vikings won 28-25 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
2022 Vikings at Saints
Vikings won 28-25 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
2022 Vikings at Saints
Vikings won 28-25 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
2022 Vikings at Saints
Vikings won 28-25 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
2022 Vikings at Saints
Vikings won 28-25 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
2022 Vikings at Saints
Vikings won 28-25 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
2022 Vikings at Saints
Vikings won 28-25 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
2022 Vikings at Saints
Vikings won 28-25 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
2022 Vikings at Saints
Vikings won 28-25 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
2022 Vikings at Saints
Vikings won 28-25 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
2022 Vikings at Saints
Vikings won 28-25 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
2024 Vikings vs. Jets
Vikings won 23-17
Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
2024 Vikings vs. Jets
Vikings won 23-17
Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
2024 Vikings vs. Jets
Vikings won 23-17
Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
2024 Vikings vs. Jets
Vikings won 23-17
Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
2024 Vikings vs. Jets
Vikings won 23-17
Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
2024 Vikings vs. Jets
Vikings won 23-17
Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
2024 Vikings vs. Jets
Vikings won 23-17
Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
2024 Vikings vs. Jets
Vikings won 23-17
Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
2024 Vikings vs. Jets
Vikings won 23-17
Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
2024 Vikings vs. Jets
Vikings won 23-17
Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
2024 Vikings vs. Jets
Vikings won 23-17
Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
2024 Vikings vs. Jets
Vikings won 23-17
Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
2024 Vikings vs. Jets
Vikings won 23-17
Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
2024 Vikings vs. Jets
Vikings won 23-17
Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
2024 Vikings vs. Jets
Vikings won 23-17
Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
2024 Vikings vs. Jets
Vikings won 23-17
Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
The other players on this week's injury report did not receive game designations.
Tight end Josh Oliver (wrist), receiver Brandon Powell (chest), linebacker Ivan Pace, Jr. (ankle), cornerback Akayleb Evans (illness) and quarterback Sam Darnold (knee) are expected to be available.
Harrison Smith and Stephon Gilmore were added Friday as not participating because of rest.
The Vikings will be playing in their fourth regular-season game in London and aiming to improve to 4-0 in the International Series. Kickoff is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. in London/8:30 a.m. (CT).
| Vikings | Position | Injury | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Oliver | TE | Wrist | LP | LP | FP | - |
| Brandon Powell | WR | Chest | LP | LP | FP | - |
| Sam Darnold | QB | Knee | FP | FP | FP | - |
| Akayleb Evans | CB | Illness | DNP | FP | FP | - |
| Ivan Pace Jr. | LB | Ankle | LP | FP | FP | - |
| T.J. Hockenson* | TE | Knee | - | - | LP | Out |
| Harrison Smith | S | Not Injury Related - Rest | - | - | DNP | - |
| Stephon Gilmore | CB | Not Injury Related - Rest | - | - | DNP | - |
View photos of the Vikings 53-man roster as of January 14, 2024.
3 WR Jordan Addison
3 WR Jordan Addison
RB Cam Akers
RB Cam Akers
6 LB Brian Asamoah II
6 LB Brian Asamoah II
56 C Garrett Bradbury
56 C Garrett Bradbury
64 G Blake Brandel
64 G Blake Brandel
90 DL Jonathan Bullard
90 DL Jonathan Bullard
24 S Camryn Bynum
24 S Camryn Bynum
51 LB Blake Cashman
51 LB Blake Cashman
32 RB Ty Chandler
32 RB Ty Chandler
14 QB Sam Darnold
QB Sam Darnold
42 LS Andrew DePaola
42 LS Andrew DePaola
69 C/G Dan Feeney
69 C Dan Feeney
2 CB Stephon Gilmore
2 CB Stephon Gilmore
58 OLB Jonathan Greenard
58 OLB Jonathan Greenard
1 CB Shaq Griffin
1 CB Shaq Griffin
54 LB Kamu Grugier-Hill
54 LB Kamu Grugier-Hill
30 FB C.J. Ham
30 FB C.J. Ham
87 TE TJ Hockenson
87 TE T.J. Hockenson
67 G Ed Ingram
67 G Ed Ingram
26 S Theo Jackson
26 S Theo Jackson
18 WR Justin Jefferson
18 WR Justin Jefferson
33 RB Aaron Jones Sr.
33 RB Aaron Jones
13 QB Daniel Jones
13 QB Daniel Jones
91 OLB Pat Jones II
91 OLB Pat Jones II
65 OL Michael Jurgens
65 G Michael Jurgens
29 CB Dwight McGlothern
6 CB Dwight McGlothern
44 S Josh Metellus
44 S Joshua Metellus
23 CB Fabian Moreau
23 CB Fabian Moreau
12 QB Nick Mullens
12 QB Nick Mullens
86 TE Johnny Mundt
86 TE Johnny Mundt
7 CB Byron Murphy
7 CB Byron Murphy Jr.
83 WR Jalen Nailor
83 WR Jalen Nailor
75 T Brian O'Neill
75 T Brian O'Neill
84 TE Josh Oliver
84 TE Josh Oliver
0 LB Ivan Pace Jr.
0 LB Ivan Pace Jr.
57 DL Harrison Phillips
97 DL Harrison Phillips
4 WR Brandon Powell
4 WR Brandon Powell
76 T David Quessenberry
76 T David Quessenberry
61 DL Jalen Redmond
61 DL Jalen Redmond
16 K Will Reichard
16 K Will Reichard
98 OLB Bo Richter
98 OLB Bo Richter
66 G Dalton Risner
66 G Dalton Risner
74 T Cam Robinson
74 T Cam Robinson
50 DL Levi Drake Rodriguez
DL Levi Drake Rodriguez
78 T Walter Rouse
78 T Walter Rouse
11 WR Trent Sherfield Sr.
11 WR Trent Sherfield Sr.
22 S Harrison Smith
22 S Harrison Smith
99 DL Jerry Tillery
99 DL Jerry Tillery
15 OLB Dallas Turner
15 OLB Dallas Turner
43 OLB Andrew Van Ginkel
43 OLB Andrew Van Ginkel
20 S Jay Ward
20 S Jay Ward
52 OLB Jihad Ward
52 OLB Jihad Ward
17 P Ryan Wright
17 P Ryan Wright
Jets Injury Report
New York on Friday ruled out offensive lineman Morgan Moses with a knee injury.
Linebacker C.J. Mosley (toe) and defensive lineman Leki Fotu (hamstring) were listed as doubtful.
None of the other players on the Jets injury report received a designation.
Offensive lineman Alijah Vera-Tucker (ankle), tackle Tyron Smith (rest) and quarterback Aaron Rodgers (knee) are expected to be available.
| Jets | Position | Injury | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Moses | OT | Knee | DNP | LP | DNP | Out |
| C.J. Mosley | ILB | Toe | LP | LP | LP | Doubtful |
| Leki Fotu | DT | Hamstring | FP | FP | LP | Doubtful |
| Tyron Smith | OT | Not Injury Related - Rest | DNP | DNP | FP | - |
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | Knee | LP | FP | FP | - |
| Alijah Vera-Tucker | G | Ankle | - | LP | FP | - |
Look back at photos over the course of time featuring games between the Vikings and the Jets.
New York Jets wide receiver Jeremy Kerley (11) tries to break a tackle by Minnesota Vikings cornerback Xavier Rhodes after making a reception during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
New York Jets wide receiver Jeremy Kerley (11) fumbles a punt in front of Minnesota Vikings cornerback Marcus Sherels during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014, in Minneapolis. The Jets recovered the fumble. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Minnesota Vikings cornerback Xavier Rhodes, left, breaks up a pass intended for New York Jets wide receiver Jeremy Kerley (11) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
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Practice Status
DNP - Did not participate in practice
LP - Limited participation in practice
FP - Full participation
(-) - Not listed
*Returned to Practice - Currently within 21-day practice window
Game Status
Out - Player will not play
Doubtful - Player is unlikely to play
Questionable - Player is not certain to play
(-) - Not listed
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