Minnesota is leaving TE T.J. Hockenson on the Physically Unable to Perform List.

Related players: Josh Oliver, Robert Tonyan, Johnny Mundt

Hockenson will miss the first four games of the season, but even after that it seems like a long shot Hock will be back for Week 5. The Vikings have a bye in Week 6, so a more realistic timetable, according to reports, is more likely to be sometime after the team's bye week.

Head Coach Kevin O'Connell announces T.J. Hockenson will be placed on the PUP list to start training camp.

Related players: Josh Oliver, Robert Tonyan

This comes as no surprise. However the Vikings say Hock is well ahead of schedule at this point. Hockenson is likely to be eased back into action when he does return later in the season, and will also be dealing with another new QB at the helm. As we point out, Hockenson will be just 7 months and 10 days out from his injury at the Week 1 mark.

Former Bears and Packers TE Robert Tonyan signed with the Vikings.

Related Players: T.J. Hockenson, Josh Oliver, Johnny Mundt

Good move by Minnesota to solidify their pass-catching tight ends while Hockenson works his way back to the field. Tonyan had a down year behind Cole Kmet last season but should be able to rotate in toward the beginning of the year with Oliver and Mundt.

Bears practice report:

DNP: Darnell Mooney, Cole Kmet
Limited: Lucas Patrick
Full: Teven Jenkins, Noah Sewell, Equanimeous St. Brown

Related Players: D.J. Moore, Byron Pringle, Dante Pettis, Robert Tonyan

Justin Fields' legs yet again saved a mediocre passing game last week, and it looks like he may have to do without some of his best weapons yet again. D.J. Moore should be peppered with targets upon his return, which will make him a safe WR2 for Championship Week.

Bears and TE Cole Kmet reached an agreement on a four-year, $50 million extension, including $32.8 million guaranteed and $20 million in new first-year cash.

Related Players: Robert Tonyan

Chicago locks in Kmet, who has become a favorite target of QB Justin Fields. This quells any consternation about veteran TE Tonyan taking a ton of snaps away from him in 2023, but that still doesn't make Kmet a reliable fantasy option, as he had three or fewer receptions in 10/17 games last season despite having a career year with a 50-544-7 line. Kmet was among the most "over-performing" touchdown scorer last season, and we're projecting him for much less this season. He will be a streaming option in plus matchups yet he is going off boards as an overpay at the TE10.

Coach Matt LaFleur was quoted, "It's a little early to say that right now. That was his first action in team periods. We'll see how he responds."

Related Players: Marcedes Lewis

This would be a bummer for anyone looking to stream Robert Tonyan against the Vikings to kick off the season, but it sounds like this wouldn't last deep into the season as the tight end continues his recovery from a torn ACL. When on the field, Tonyan provides incredible touchdown equity on an offense that is sorely going to miss Davante Adams.

The Packers got a number of important players back at practice, including; Christian Watson, Elgton Jenkins, and Tonyan.

Related Players: Josiah Deguara

This was the tight end's first time on a practice field since tearing his ACL in Week 8 last season. Tonyan is set to return for the beginning of the regular season and remains an interesting late-round target at a week position. He was tied for the lead league with his 10 touchdowns in 2020.

The Green Bay Packers are re-signing TE Robert Tonyan to a one-year deal.

Tonyan is recovering from a torn ACL and is not expected to have an impact offensively until the middle of the 2022 season.

Packers TE Robert Tonyan suffered a tear in his left ACL, according to Field Yates of ESPN via Tonyan's agent, Jack Bechta. His season is over.

Related Player: Marcedes Lewis

Horrible blow for Tonyan after starting to produce in the Packers offense. Marcedes Lewis is the lead tight end...for now.