T.J. Hockenson is entering the final year of his contract with the Minnesota Vikings.

The Vikings acquired him in a trade with the Detroit Lions during last season.

Hockenson is looking to reset the market for tight ends by signing a historic extension, according to a report.

The two sides have been working on an extension but are currently far apart.

Hockenson has missed time during training camp with lower back stiffness and an ear infection. Kevin O'Connell doesn't believe the issues are related to his contract situation.

"He has not indicated to me one time that it is about that," O'Connell said. "And look, we would love to have him in every drill. ... But we've got to have a process where we get these guys healthy feeling really good to go compete as we head toward the season.

"But I'll say this: T.J. has been phenomenal in the meeting room, really leading that tight end room, and the side work he's done. The individual work, the work staying in shape, his lifts and conditioning. I don't have any reservations about him being ready to roll for [the regular season]."