Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson’s four-year, $66 million contract extension, signed three years ago, is being criticized in new league contract rankings for the 2026 season. Multiple outlets cite recent production that has not matched the contract’s value. Across the past two seasons, Hockenson has recorded three touchdowns and has had receiving-yard totals under 500 in back-to-back years, according to the reports. The contract is also highlighted for its financial impact, with sources noting it carries the highest tight end salary cap hit in the NFL. Despite the on-field output concerns, the deal is still set to pay him at a level associated with top tight ends for 2026, which contributes to the negative assessment. One report places the contract among the ten worst in the league, while another frames it as one of the worst contracts heading into 2026. The coverage focuses on the gap between the contract’s cost and Hockenson’s recent statistical performance.