Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson Misses Fifth Straight Practice with Shoulder Injury

Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson (shoulder) did not practice Thursday, marking his fifth consecutive non-participation due to the injury. He was unable to play in Week 17 and is now trending in the wrong direction for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Packers. Barring a surprising return to practice Friday, Josh Oliver is expected to operate as Minnesota's starting tight end if Hockenson is sidelined for Week 18.