T.J. Hockenson returns to Vikings practice; Jordan Addison remains limited

The statuses for offensive weapons on both sides of Sunday night’s Vikings-Cowboys game are still up in the air.

The Minnesota Star Tribune
December 11, 2025 at 11:08PM
Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson (87) scores a touchdown Sunday against Washington at U.S. Bank Stadium. (Anthony Souffle/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Tight end T.J. Hockenson was upgraded to limited, while wide receiver Jordan Addison remained limited when the Vikings issued their injury report Thursday.

Hockenson said was working through a bone bruise suffered from hitting his shin against another player’s knee.

“It’s all good,” Hockenson said. “We were running around today, checking out how it feels. ... I’m not too worried about it.”

Addison is limited by an Achilles’ issue a week after the health of the wide receiver room was highlighted in the wake of Adam Thielen departing.

Left tackle Christian Darrisaw (knee) did not participate for a second day in a row. Darrisaw’s foot injury suffered against the Packers, one that held him out against the Seahawks, is not listed on the practice report. He played 51 snaps in his return from that injury against the Commanders.

Running back Aaron Jones Sr. (shoulder) and safety Josh Metellus (shoulder) were also limited.

Running back Ty Chandler (knee), left guard Donovan Jackson (ankle), safety Theo Jackson (neck) and defensive lineman Levi Drake Rodriguez (neck) were all full participants.

That was a status upgrade for both Jacksons and Rodriguez. Theo Jackson, whom Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell said the team hopes to have Sunday, and Rodriguez both missed the Commanders game.

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Chandler is on his second day of full practice after having had his 21-day practice window for return from injured reserve opened last week.

For the Cowboys, tight end Jake Ferguson was downgraded to non-participation Thursday because of a calf issue, while receiver CeeDee Lamb practiced in full for the first time since he suffered a concussion against the Lions on Dec. 4. Lamb and Ferguson are among the top receiving targets for Dallas quarterback Dak Prescott.

Tackle Tyler Guyton (ankle) also did not practice, while defensive end Jadeveon Clowney (hamstring), cornerback Trevon Diggs (knee) and cornerback Shavon Revel (knee) were all limited. Diggs is returning from injured reserve and in his 21-day practice window.

Fullback Hunter Luepke (hip) and safety Donovan Wilson (knee) were upgraded from limited participation Wednesday to full participation.

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Emily Leiker

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Emily Leiker covers the Vikings for the Minnesota Star Tribune. She was previously the Syracuse football beat writer for Syracuse.com & The Post-Standard, covering everything from bowl games to coaching changes and even a player-filed lawsuit against SU. Emily graduated from Mizzou in 2022 is originally from Washington state.

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