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Robert Tonyan
30-Year-Old
Free Agent
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2024 Receiving Stats
REC
11
YDS
112
TD
0
AVG
10.2
TAR
17
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2024 Fantasy Outlook
Tonyan burst onto the scene in 2020, developing excellent chemistry with Aaron Rodgers en route to 586 yards and a whopping 11 touchdowns. The tight end regressed with just two touchdowns through eight games in 2021, then missed the second half of that season due to a torn ACL. He bounced back a bit in his final season with the Packers, posting 470 yards (the second-highest total of Tonyan's career) and two TDs. Tonyan's production then cratered on the Bears in 2023, as he finished with just 112 yards and no touchdowns as Cole Kmet's backup. Tonyan signed with the Vikings in May, completing his tour of the NFC North. He could play a prominent role out of the gate as T.J. Hockenson probably won't be available to begin the season while recovering from January surgery on a torn ACL. Read Past Outlooks
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Returns to Vikings' practice squad
Tonyan signed with the Vikings' practice squad Wednesday, Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Tonyan was diagnosed with back spasms in late July, which held him out of practices and all three of the Vikings' preseason games. With T.J. Hockenson (knee) starting the regular season on the PUP list and Nick Muse dealing with an undisclosed injury, Tonyan -- if healthy -- could be elevated to the active roster to provide tight end depth behind Josh Oliver and Johnny Mundt for Week 1 against the Giants.
Tonyan was diagnosed with back spasms in late July, which held him out of practices and all three of the Vikings' preseason games. With T.J. Hockenson (knee) starting the regular season on the PUP list and Nick Muse dealing with an undisclosed injury, Tonyan -- if healthy -- could be elevated to the active roster to provide tight end depth behind Josh Oliver and Johnny Mundt for Week 1 against the Giants.
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During the first five years of his career in Green Bay, Tonyan was at his best in 2020, when he caught 52 of 59 targets for 586 yards and 11 touchdowns. That was one of the most efficient seasons we've seen from a tight end not named Travis Kelce or George Kittle. Last year, Tonyan's 67 targets were the most he's had in a campaign, which he turned into his second-most productive season (470 yards and two TDs). Now in Chicago, he'll go from being the clear No. 1 option to a backup role behind Cole Kmet. Based on Tonyan's past success, if Kmet misses time, the former could become a fantasy factor.
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Released by Minnesota
Tonyan (back) was released by Minnesota on Tuesday, Ben Goessling of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
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Limited in practice Tuesday
Tonyan (back) participated in positional drills during Tuesday's practice, Ben Goessling of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
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Still sidelined with back injury
Tonyan has not played this preseason and hasn't returned to practice after being sidelined July 31 with back spasms, the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
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Lower back spasms confirmed
Coach Kevin O'Connell confirmed Friday that Tonyan is dealing with lower-back spasms.
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Diagnosed with back spasms
Tonyan, who was carted off the field during Wednesday's practice session, was diagnosed with back spasms, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.
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Chance at top role early
Tonyan could be the Vikings' top pass-catching option at tight end to open the regular season if T.J. Hockenson opens the 2024 campaign on the PUP list due to last season's knee injury, Kevin Patra of NFL.com suggests.
ANALYSIS
Hockenson's condition will be closely monitored throughout training camp and preseason before a decision is made on whether he'll open the campaign on the PUP list. If Hockenson is indeed sidelined or at least limited early, Patra points out Tonyan, who has two 50+ reception seasons in his career, is the best pass catcher between him, Josh Oliver and Johnny Mundt, although he adds converted receiver N'Keal Harry could be a wild card if he distinguishes himself on the practice field and exhibition games.
Hockenson's condition will be closely monitored throughout training camp and preseason before a decision is made on whether he'll open the campaign on the PUP list. If Hockenson is indeed sidelined or at least limited early, Patra points out Tonyan, who has two 50+ reception seasons in his career, is the best pass catcher between him, Josh Oliver and Johnny Mundt, although he adds converted receiver N'Keal Harry could be a wild card if he distinguishes himself on the practice field and exhibition games.