The Facts: The Vikings and T.J. Hockenson agreed to terms on a contract extension that makes him one of the NFL’s highest-paid tight ends, sources NFL Network's Tom Pelissero and Ian Rapoport.

Diehards Line: Shortly after the reports broke regarding an agreement on the terms of a contract extension, the Vikings confirmed the news during a press conference. There’s no word on specific terms, but we'll watch for that. Hockenson was not a full participant in training camp practices this summer and fielded repeated questions about whether the lack of a contract extension was the reason. Hockenson said it wasn’t, but it seems like a good bet that getting the deal done will result in him stepping up his practice work ahead of the season opener. The Vikings traded a 2023 second- and a 2024 third-round pick to the Lions for Hockenson and two fourth-round picks last year. The 2019 first-round pick had 60 catches for 519 yards and three touchdowns after coming to Minnesota.