Carolina Panthers trading veteran WR Adam Thielen to Minnesota Vikings

by: Nick Geddes 1 hour ago NickGeddesNews

The Carolina Panthers and Minnesota Vikings are finalizing a trade to send veteran wideout Adam Thielen back to Minnesota, per Adam Schefter of ESPN. Both teams had been discussing the trade throughout the past week, struggling to agree on compensation.

Wednesday, they finally came to an agreement. The Vikings are acquiring Thielen, a conditional 2026 seventh-round pick and a 2027 fifth-round pick in exchange for a 2026 fifth-round pick and a 2027 fourth-round pick.

It’s a homecoming for Thielen, who spent the first nine seasons of his NFL career with the Minnesota Vikings (2013-2022). Thielen, 35, is third all-time in Vikings history with 534 receptions, fifth with 6,682 receiving yards and third with 55 receiving touchdowns.

Thielen, who signed a three-year $25 million contract with the Panthers ahead of the 2023 season, continued to produce in Carolina. He topped 1,000 yards in his first season with the Panthers and he compiled a team-leading 615 yards and five touchdowns in just 10 games in 2024.

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