Tonyan signed with the Vikings' practice squad Wednesday, Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com reports. Tonyan was diagnosed with back spasms in late July, which held him out of practices and all three of the Vikings' preseason games. With T.J. Hockenson (knee) starting the regular season on the PUP list and Nick Muse dealing with an undisclosed injury, Tonyan -- if healthy -- could be elevated to the active roster to provide tight end depth behind Josh Oliver and Johnny Mundt for Week 1 against the Giants.
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Year | GP | REC | TGTS | YDS | AVG | TDS | LNG | YAC | YDS/G |
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2023 | 17 | 11 | 17 | 112 | 10 | 0 | 24 | 57 | 7 |
2022 | 17 | 53 | 67 | 470 | 9 | 2 | 24 | 228 | 28 |
2021 | 8 | 18 | 29 | 204 | 11 | 2 | 33 | 110 | 26 |
2020 | 16 | 52 | 59 | 586 | 11 | 11 | 45 | 223 | 37 |
2019 | 11 | 10 | 15 | 100 | 10 | 1 | 28 | 26 | 9 |
2018 | 16 | 4 | 6 | 77 | 19 | 1 | 54 | 10 | 5 |
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receivingDateOppResultRECTGTSYDSAVGTDSLNGYAC8/26L 21-240100000
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Regular Season Totals 11171126.502457
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Returns to Vikings' practice squad
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Tonyan signed with the Vikings' practice squad Wednesday, Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com reports. Tonyan was diagnosed with back spasms in late July, which held him out of practices and all three of the Vikings' preseason games. With T.J. Hockenson (knee) starting the regular season on the PUP list and Nick Muse dealing with an undisclosed injury, Tonyan -- if healthy -- could be elevated to the active roster to provide tight end depth behind Josh Oliver and Johnny Mundt for Week 1 against the Giants.
Released by Minnesota
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Tonyan (back) was released by Minnesota on Tuesday, Ben Goessling of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. Tonyan was competing for a reserve tight-end role but suffered a back injury early in camp and missed crucial time. He could find a spot on a practice squad when back to full strength (though he did recently return to practice).
Limited in practice Tuesday
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Tonyan (back) participated in positional drills during Tuesday's practice, Ben Goessling of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. Tonyan hadn't practiced since July 31 due to back spasms, so it's encouraging to see him back on the field in some capacity. With T.J. Hockenson (knee) expected to miss time early in the regular season while working his way back from an ACL tear, Tonyan could offer some fantasy value in deeper formats if he's able to get healthy and suit up against the Giants in Week 1.
Still sidelined with back injury
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Tonyan has not played this preseason and hasn't returned to practice after being sidelined July 31 with back spasms, the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports. Tonyan had a shot to be a sleeper in the offense with T.J. Hockenson likely to miss games as he works his way back from an ACL injury. However, he's going to have a hard time making the roster with the injury and could end up being released or placed on injured reserve.
Lower back spasms confirmed
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Coach Kevin O'Connell confirmed Friday that Tonyan is dealing with lower-back spasms. Tonyan, who was carted off the field Wednesday, didn't practice Friday, but O'Connell hopes to have the tight end back in time for the team's preseason games. Once Tonyan returns to the mix, he'll continue to compete with Josh Oliver and Johnny Mundt for added pass-catching opportunities in the Vikings offense while T.J. Hockenson (knee) remains sidelined.
Diagnosed with back spasms
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Tonyan, who was carted off the field during Wednesday's practice session, was diagnosed with back spasms, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports. Tonyan was down on the field for an extended period of time before being carted off, per Lewis. It appears the tight end has avoided serious injury, though he may be held out of the next few practice sessions until medical staff get a better sense on the severity of the injury. With Tonyan and T.J. Hockenson (knee) both sidelined, Josh Oliver and Johnny Mundt should see some reps with the first-team offense during drills.
Exits practice Wednesday
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Tonyan (undisclosed) was carted off the practice field Wednesday, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports. It remains to be seen what injury or illness Tonyan is dealing with, but we'll consider the tight end day-to-day until further information is available. With T.J. Hockenson still recovering from a knee injury, Josh Oliver, Johnny Mundt and Tonyan (when available) are candidates to see added snaps and targets for the Vikings out of the gate this season.
Finds home in Minnesota
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Tonyan and the Vikings agreed to terms Thursday on a contract, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. Tonyan suited up for all 17 games with the Bears last season, but he secured only 11 of 17 targets for 107 yards. He joins a Minnesota tight end room behind T.J. Hockenson (knee), who isn't a lock to be ready for Week 1 as he works his way back from a serious knee injury. That could give Tonyan the opportunity to compete with Josh Oliver and Johnny Mundt for an expanded early season role.