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Hockenson Put On Injured Reserve

The Detroit Lions have put rookie tight end T.J. Hockenson on injured reserve with an ankle injury.

Coach Matt Patricia announced the move Monday. The Lions took Hockenson in the first round of this year's draft. He has caught 32 passes for 367 yards and two touchdowns.

Detroit Lions v Chicago Bears
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - NOVEMBER 10: T.J. Hockenson #88 of the Detroit Lions is unable to make a catch in front of Nick Kwiatkoski #44 of the Chicago Bears during the second half at Soldier Field on November 10, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Nuccio DiNuzzo/Getty Images)

The loss of Hockenson is another blow to an offense that has been without quarterback Matthew Stafford and recently put backup quarterback Jeff Driskel on IR.

Hockenson caught six passes for 131 yards and a touchdown in Detroit's season opener against Arizona. That was his only 100-yard game.
The Lions play at Minnesota this weekend.

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