T.J. Hockenson injury update: Vikings TE out for Week 8; set to be eligible for Week 9 return, per report
Tight end T.J. Hockenson has been sidelined since tearing his ACL last December, and on the reserve/PUP list all season. However, he won't be activated in advance of the "Thursday Night Football" showdown with the Los Angeles Rams as Minnesota has downgraded him to out .