Vikings erase final year of Hockenson contract, paving 2027 free agency
The Vikings restructured tight end T.J. Hockenson’s deal, deleting the final year and creating $5 million in cap relief in exchange for a $5 million pay cut that makes him a free agent in 2027. The 2026 base salary remains $15.4 million with $510,000 in per-game bonuses and a $100,000 workout bonus, driving the cap to roughly $21.296 million. Hockenson had 51 catches for 438 yards and 3 touchdowns in 15 games last season.