Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson Ruled Out for Week 17 with Shoulder Injury

Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson (shoulder) has been officially ruled out for Thursday's Christmas Day game against the Lions. He sustained the shoulder injury during Sunday's win over the Giants and was a non-participant in all three injury reports this week, also dealing with a back issue. The injury is severe enough to sideline him, and there's a possibility he could miss Week 18 as well, ending his season. Josh Oliver, Ben Yurosek, and Ben Sims will step into larger roles for Week 17, with Max Brosmer under center for the Vikings.