Vikings tight T.J. Hockenson leaves game vs. Saints with apparent head injury, Jefferson returns

A sports story from North Carolina, reported by CBS17 Sports.

Sports · North Carolina · October 11, 2026

From CBS17 Sports

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson left Sunday's game against the New Orleans Saints to be evaluated for a concussion. Hockenson's head appeared to hit the Superdome turf hard as he used both arms to protect the football while being gang-tackled at the end of a 7-yard catch.

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