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NFL trade deadline: Vikings acquire Pro Bowler from division rival

TJ Hockenson was a Pro Bowler for the Lions in 2020

Ryan Gaydos By Ryan Gaydos Fox News
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As the NFL trade deadline neared, two NFC North teams made a deal on Tuesday.

The Detroit Lions traded tight end T.J. Hockenson to the Minnesota Vikings for a 2023 fourth-round draft pick and a conditional 2024 fourth-round draft pick. The Vikings announced the trade.

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TJ Hockenson catches a pass

Lions tight end T.J. Hockenson catches a pass as Miami Dolphins safety Jevon Holland defends, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

The Lions made Hockenson their No. 8 overall pick in the 2019 draft out of Iowa. He emerged as a top target for Detroit quarterbacks Matthew Stafford and Jared Goff but the team itself was never able to do enough to win games and push into the postseason.

In 47 games with the Lions, Hockenson caught 186 passes for 2,068 yards and 15 touchdowns. He was a Pro Bowler in 2020 after recording 67 catches for 723 yards and six touchdowns.

TJ Hockenson greeted by D'Andre Swift

Lions running back D'Andre Swift is greeted by tight end T.J. Hockenson after scoring on a 7-yard run against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Lon Horwedel)

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He now gets to play for the Vikings, who are 6-1 on the season and sit on top of the NFC North. The team is ninth in points scored and 15th in yards gained entering Week 9. Kirk Cousins and company led the way to a 34-26 win over the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday.

Kirk Cousins rushes for TD

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins celebrates with teammate K.J. Osborn after scoring on a 17-yard touchdown run against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

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Cousins gets another weapon to throw to with Justin Jefferson and Adam Thielen off to great seasons. Seven Vikings players have receiving touchdowns already this year.

Ryan Gaydos is a senior editor for Fox News Digital.