T. J. Hockenson injury update: Lions tight end (concussion) carted off field, ruled out

Kirstie Chiappelli

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T. J. Hockenson injury update: Lions tight end (concussion) carted off field, ruled out image

Lions rookie tight end T.J. Hockenson hit the turf hard Sunday against the Chiefs and had to be carted off the field.

The eighth overall pick in this year's draft caught a 9-yard pass from Matthew Stafford in the third quarter at Kansas City's 8-yard line and tried hurdling two Chiefs defenders, but instead got wrapped up between Damien Wilson and Tyrann Mathieu.

Detroit announced Hockenson was evaluated for a concussion before he was eventually ruled out for the game.

Hockenson had three catches for 27 yards and a touchdown before exiting.

The Lions held a 23-20 lead over the Chiefs entering the fourth quarter.

Kirstie Chiappelli