August 20, 2024
Minnesota Vikings tight end
Robert Tonyan (back) returned to practice Tuesday. Tonyan had been out of training camp and the preseason since July 31. Tonyan was still a limited participant in practice. He only participated in positional drills and sat out of the team portion of practice. His return is a welcome one for the Vikings' depth at tight end as starter
T.J. Hockenson (knee) continues to recover from a torn ACL and MCL. Tonyan recorded 11 receptions for 112 yards and no touchdowns with the Chicago Bears in 2023. The 30-year-old signed with the Vikings in May as a veteran depth piece. He is unlikely to be a major fantasy contributor in 2024, especially once Hockenson returns.
--Quincy Milton III - RotoBallerSource: Ben Goessling
August 19, 2024
Minnesota Vikings tight end
Robert Tonyan (back) remains sidelined with back spasms and hasn't been able to suit up for either of the team's two preseason games. Tonyan first experienced the spasms on July 31 and hasn't been able to practice since then. The initial hope was that he'd be back in time for one of their first two preseason contests, but that hasn't been the case. With
T.J. Hockenson (knee) still on the PUP list, Tonyan was brought in to be a depth option alongside
Josh Oliver and
Johnny Mundt. If he can't get back on the field soon, he may slip all the way down the depth chart and when Hockenson returns, there's not going to be nearly as many fantasy opportunities for the veteran tight end.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: St Paul Pioneer Press
August 2, 2024
Minnesota Vikings tight end
Robert Tonyan (back) is out of practice currently dealing with lower back spasms. Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell hopes he will return in time for the preseason games. O'Connell noted, "He'll be out today (Friday), but we'll keep an eye on his progress over the next few days. We want to ensure he's ready for the upcoming preseason games and fully prepared when the time comes."
T.J. Hockenson (knee) the team's top tight end, is still recovering from an ACL tear in his right knee and is not expected to be available for the start of the regular season. Tonyan was signed to help cover Hockenson's pass-catching duties, but with both tight ends potentially sidelined, the Vikings' tight-end depth chart now includes
Josh Oliver,
Johnny Mundt,
Nick Muse,
N'Keal Harry, and
Trey Knox. With a limited tight-end group, the focus will shift to increasing targets for vital offensive players such as
Justin Jefferson,
Jordan Addison, and
Aaron Jones.
--Martin Grisko - RotoBallerSource: Minnesota Vikings
July 31, 2024
Minnesota Vikings tight end
Robert Tonyan (back) left practice due to back spasms, and his return timeline is still uncertain. If Tonyan's injury proves severe and he misses a significant amount of time, the Vikings' tight end situation could become problematic.
T.J. Hockenson (knee) the team's primary tight end, is only seven months removed from an ACL tear in his right knee and is not expected to be ready for the start of the regular season. He is on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list, with no clear timeline for his return. Typically, recovery from an ACL tear takes 9-12 months. Tonyan was brought in to fill Hockenson's pass-catching role, but without both Hockenson and Tonyan, the Vikings' tight end group consists of
Josh Oliver,
Johnny Mundt,
Nick Muse,
N'Keal Harry, and
Trey Knox. With limited options at tight end, the focus shifts to increasing targets for critical players like
Justin Jefferson,
Jordan Addison, and
Aaron Jones.
--Martin Grisko - RotoBallerSource: Kevin Seifert @SeifertESPN
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