Robert Tonyan

The Vikings signed TE Robert Tonyan to their 53-man roster on Saturday. This likely comes as a result of T.J. Hockenson being downgraded to out for the team's game on Sunday.

Fantasy Impact

Tonyan may see some snaps in Week 7 but should still be Minnesota's TE3 behind Josh Oliver and Johnny Mundt. He may see a return to the practice squad once Hockenson is good to go.

The Vikings are adding TE Robert Tonyan to their active roster for Sunday's game against the Texans.

Fantasy Impact

Tonyan should hold a depth role among Minnesota tight ends heading into Sunday.

Robert Tonyan has been diagnosed with back spasms.

Fantasy Impact

It was concerning when Tonyan had to be carted out of Wednesday's practice after suffering an injury, but it has turned out to not be a serious issue. He is only dealing with back spasms, and while they are a minor problem, it shouldn't keep him sidelined for very long. He may even be well enough to play in the team's preseason games, which will confirm that this situation is nothing to worry about.

Minnesota Vikings tight end Robert Tonyan was carted out of practice on Wednesday with an undisclosed injury.

Fantasy Impact

Tonyan signed with the Vikings in May after spending 2023 with the Chicago Bears. The veteran TE already has an injury history, including an ACL tear in 2021 that cost him eight games the season following his 11-touchdown year. His situation should be monitored as he was a candidate to earn snaps early in the season with the expectation that TE T.J. Hockenson would miss time. The Vikings also have TEs Josh Oliver and Johnny Mundt.

The Minnesota Vikings signed TE Robert Tonyan.

Fantasy Impact

Tonyan caught 11 passes behind Cole Kmet with the Bears last season after spending the first five seasons of his career with the Packers. He figures to backup T.J. Hockenson with Minnesota.