The Minnesota Vikings have signed free agent tight end Robert Tonyan. Tonyan, who previously played for the Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers, worked out for both the Titans and Vikings this week before deciding to join Minnesota. His addition comes as tight end TJ Hockenson is recovering from a torn ACL. Tonyan had a standout season in 2020 with the Packers, recording 52 receptions and 11 touchdowns. This signing means Tonyan has now played for three of the four NFC North teams. Tonyan entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent (UDFA) from Indiana State and initially signed with the Detroit Lions.
Vikings sign ex-Packers, Bears TE Robert Tonyan https://t.co/pHjHv5htDY https://t.co/McxJtohhvG
Robert Tonyan signs with Vikings. https://t.co/grIQX7FaSe
Vikings announce that they have signed tight end Robert Tonyan. A veteran presence with tight end TJ Hockenson working his was back from a torn ACL.
Robert Tonyan to sign with Vikings. https://t.co/grIQX7FaSe
Completes his NFC North bingo card. Came in as an UDFA from Indiana State with the #Lions. Then signed with the #Packers and was with #Bears last season. Topped out with 52 receptions and 11 TDs with the #Packers in 2020. Good indication TJ Hockenson (ACL) won't be ready early https://t.co/xLN1Lh6XeM
Former Bears and Packers TE Robert Tonyan signed with the Vikings, per me and @JFowlerESPN. https://t.co/gxhzxEi2mq
Worked out for Titans and Vikings this week. Former Packer and Bear stays in NFC North https://t.co/H2j1FnNMFD
𝗥𝗘𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧: The #Vikings are signing free agent tight end Robert Tonyan, per @JFowlerESPN https://t.co/CPz89oMg8W
TE Robert Tonyan has signed with the Vikings, per @AdamSchefter https://t.co/wV9srJzEFG
Now 3/4 of the way toward playing for every team in the division. https://t.co/cGk064tnV4
Tight end Robert Tonyan signing with #Vikings, per source. Worked out for Titans and Minnesota this week.
Former Packers TE Robert Tonyan signed with the Vikings, per me and @JFowlerESPN.