Hockenson (knee) is ahead of schedule in his recovery from a torn right ACL and MCL, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.

Hockenson (knee) underwent successful ACL surgery Monday.

The Vikings placed Hockenson (knee) on injured reserve Wednesday.

Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell said Tuesday that Hockenson will require season-ending surgery after sustaining a torn ACL and MCL in his right knee in Sunday's 30-24 loss to the Lions, Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com reports.

Hockenson is slated to undergo an MRI on Monday after sustaining a right knee injury in Sunday's 30-24 loss to the Lions, but the Vikings are bracing for the tight end to miss some time, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

Hockenson won't return to Sunday's game against the Lions due to a right knee injury, Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com reports.

Hockenson caught six passes for 63 yards on seven targets in the 27-24 overtime loss to the Bengals on Saturday.

Hockenson (ribs) does not have an injury status for Monday's game against the Bears.

Hockenson (ribs) was a limited participant in practice Friday.

Hockenson (ribs) was listed as limited on Thursday's injury report, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.