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Vikings Waive Receiver Adam Thielen
1 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Adam Thielen was waived by the Minnesota Vikings on Monday.
- His representation asked the team for his release.
- He spent nine seasons with the Vikings before 2023.
The Minnesota Vikings announced on Monday the waiving of longtime wide receiver Adam Thielen. This decision comes after Thielen's representation approached the team requesting his release, with the player viewing the 2025 season as his potential final year. The team agreed to grant his request, allowing him to seek increased playing time with another organization.
Thielen, a Minnesota native, initially joined the Vikings as an undrafted free agent in 2014. He spent nine seasons with the team, achieving two Pro Bowl selections and accumulating significant reception numbers. After playing for the Carolina Panthers in 2023 and 2024, he was traded back to Minnesota in August, though his role diminished significantly.
This season, Thielen appeared in limited offensive snaps, catching eight passes for 69 yards. The Vikings' decision was made for football reasons, following discussions over the weekend. Thielen's release concludes a notable period of his career with the franchise.
