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T.J. Hockenson out with back stiffness

By Jared Smola | Updated on Wed, Aug 23 2023 7:07 PM UTC
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Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson is over the ear infection that has sidelined him in camp but is now out with lower-back stiffness, according to insider Sam Ekstrom. Like the ear issue, this doesn't sound like a major concern. But it's certainly been a less-than-ideal August for Hockenson. We'll let you know when he gets back on the field.

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