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Lions exercise fifth-year option on tight end TJ Hockenson

Lions exercise fifth-year option on TJ Hockenson
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ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — The Lions have exercised their fifth-year option on tight end T.J. Hockenson, the team announced Tuesday.

A first-round pick in 2019 out of Iowa, Hockenson has 160 receptions for 1,673 yards and 12 touchdowns in his three seasons.

He was named to the Pro Bowl in 2020.

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