Adam Thielen

Thielen becomes a top target for whoever Carolina takes with the No. 1 pick in the 2023 NFL Draft.

"For over a decade, Adam honed his craft to become one of the most well-recognized wide receivers in the By moving off of Thielen, who had a cap hit of $19.967,647 million for the 2023 season, the Vikings freed up $6.4 million in space. "Adam will forever be a part of the Minnesota Vikings family and history," GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah said in a statement released by the team. The Vikings released Thielen in order to open up salary cap space ahead of the start of the new league year, which occurred on March 15. (24 years old), and Shi Smith (24 years old) are all under the age of 25. [Adam Thielen's](/nfl/players/2059362/adam-thielen/) time with the [Minnesota Vikings](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/MIN/minnesota-vikings/) ended after nine seasons (2014-2022), and he has finalized a second act with the Carolina Panthers, agreeing to terms on a deal, [the team announced](https://twitter.com/Panthers/status/1637597636348846081?s=20).

Last season, Thielen had 70 catches across 17 games. He tallied 6,682 receiving yards for Minnesota, the fourth-most in team history.

1, 4 quarterbacks go in top 4 picks](https://theathletic.com/4296868/2023/03/13/nfl-mock-draft-trades-panthers-seahawks/) [Andy Dalton](https://theathletic.com/nfl/player/andy-dalton-jwTarfas19H7mFil/) in the quarterback room and [Hayden Hurst](https://theathletic.com/nfl/player/hayden-hurst-IG1779AsnClQuq6e/) in the tight end room, Thielen will bring experience and leadership to the Panthers’ young group of receivers. The 6-foot-2, 200-pound Thielen can make catches in traffic, convert third downs and show young wideouts such as [Terrace Marshall Jr.](https://theathletic.com/nfl/player/terrace-marshall-jr-pZoHz4j5IdUklxLg/) and [Shi Smith](https://theathletic.com/nfl/player/shi-smith-ZxOAEp6rHBKzYSzy/) how to be a professional. Hockenson](https://theathletic.com/nfl/player/tj-hockenson-Yp7BNMxs6Jyl4I97/), especially after the Hockenson addition. The Minnesota State product who attended college on a $500 scholarship is going to be playing out of his home state for the first time in his A decorated wideout who is motivated to prove he can be a focal point of an offense.

Former Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen is signing a three-year, $25 million deal with the Carolina Panthers, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom ...

Stroud](https://www.nfl.com/prospects/c.j.-stroud/32005354-5270-2090-cc17-67cd6da43535), [Bryce Young](https://www.nfl.com/prospects/bryce-young/3200594f-5512-4763-ab24-c1bd051ef0ef) or [Anthony Richardson](https://www.nfl.com/prospects/anthony-richardson/32005249-4338-7833-9fd1-1d5e168eb504). To begin free agency, the Panthers made a notable addition to their roster by [signing](https://www.nfl.com/news/panthers-signing-former-saints-qb-andy-dalton-to-one-year-10-million-contract) quarterback [Andy Dalton](https://www.nfl.com/players/andy-dalton/) to a one-year deal. [Justin Jefferson](https://www.nfl.com/players/justin-jefferson/), and will now be the most experienced wide receiver joining the Panthers. Moore](https://www.nfl.com/players/d-j-moore/) and future selections for the [No. Thielen joins Carolina looking to add a veteran presence after the team [traded](https://www.nfl.com/news/bears-trading-no-1-overall-pick-to-panthers-for-wr-d-j-moore-four-draft-picks) the No. 1 overall pick](https://www.nfl.com/news/2023-nfl-draft-order-for-all-seven-rounds) from the Bears. [Adam Thielen](https://www.nfl.com/players/adam-thielen/) to a three-year, $25 million deal with $10 million in the first year, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero reported on Sunday afternoon, per sources. [released](https://www.nfl.com/news/vikings-releasing-wr-adam-thielen-after-nine-seasons-in-minnesota) Thielen on March 10 after nine seasons with the team. [agreeing to terms](https://www.nfl.com/news/panthers-agree-to-terms-with-former-eagles-rb-miles-sanders) with RB [Miles Sanders](https://www.nfl.com/players/miles-sanders/) and [adding](https://www.nfl.com/news/panthers-expected-to-sign-te-hayden-hurst-to-three-year-contract) TE [Hayden Hurst](https://www.nfl.com/players/hayden-hurst/) this past week. Currently, Carolina's WR corps features [Terrace Marshall Jr.](https://www.nfl.com/players/terrace-marshall-jr/), [Laviska Shenault Jr.](https://www.nfl.com/players/laviska-shenault-jr/) and [Preston Williams](https://www.nfl.com/players/preston-williams/). [Top 101 free agents list](https://www.nfl.com/news/top-101-nfl-free-agents-of-2023-who-are-the-best-players-available), Thielen's route-running was needed after Moore's departure.

The Panthers are adding some talent at wide receiver, signing veteran Adam Thielen to a three-year deal.

1 pick in 2023 NFL Draft [DJ Moore](https://www.foxsports.com/nfl/dj-moore-2-player), along with draft picks, to the [Chicago Bears](https://www.foxsports.com/nfl/chicago-bears-team) for the No. - Bears lead list of top five teams winning NFL offseason so far2023 NFL mock draft: Shakeup at the top; how do free agents affect choices?C.J. [Cowboys' trade for Brandin Cooks perfectly fits team and philosophy](https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/cowboys-trade-for-wr-brandin-cooks-perfectly-fits-team-and-philosophy) [Panthers make a huge bet with a QB in mind. In addition to signing Thielen, the Panthers have also agreed to deals with running back [Miles Sanders](https://www.foxsports.com/nfl/miles-sanders-player) and tight end [Hayden Hurst](https://www.foxsports.com/nfl/hayden-hurst-player). 1 overall pick in the NFL Draft. He was arguably one of the game's top receivers in the late 2010s, recording multiple 1,000-yard seasons before reaching the double-digit mark in receiving touchdowns in 2020 (14) and 2021 (10). The value of the deal has yet to be disclosed. - Sean Payton emphasizes physicality to rebuild Broncos quickly2023 NFL Draft WR Rankings: Quentin Johnston leads the prospects2023 NFL Draft prospect rankings: 64 best available players - 2023 NFL free-agency tracker: Signings, live updates, best players available2023 NFL Draft order: Complete list of every pick for all seven roundsNFL Free Agency Grades: Every major signing so far for each team [Minnesota Vikings](https://www.foxsports.com/nfl/minnesota-vikings-team). [Carolina Panthers](https://www.foxsports.com/nfl/carolina-panthers-team) have added another offensive weapon for the quarterback they'll presumably select with the No.

After being released by the Minnesota Vikings, wideout Adam Thielen agreed to terms with the Carolina Panthers, the team announced on Sunday.

Moore's move to the Bears in the aforementioned trade. Andy Dalton currently is QB1 after signing with the team in free agency, but the Panthers could use the top pick on a signal caller for the future barring another trade. Saunders are the other wideouts on the roster. 1 overall pick](https://www.nbcsports.com/chicago/bears/report-bears-trade-no-1-pick-carolina-panthers-no9-more?chrcontext=WMAQ). Thielen's release from the Vikings ended a stellar 10-year run for the hometown wideout who went undrafted in 2013. [Former Vikings star Adam Thielen signs with Panthers](https://www.nbcsports.com/chicago/bears/former-vikings-star-adam-thielen-signs-panthers?cid=Yahoo&partner=ya4nbcs&chrcontext=WMAQ) originally appeared on [NBC Sports Chicago](https://www.nbcsports.com/chicago?cid=MSN&chrcontext=WMAQ)

The Panthers have the No. 1 overall pick in the draft this spring, and many expect they'll take a quarterback.

Adam Thielen's next career move will take him to Carolina, with the Minnesota native agreeing terms with the Panthers. The news was initially broken by Pat ...

New Panthers WR Adam Thielen already has his children belting out the sweet sounds of "Sweet Caroline."

Free agent receiver Adam Thielen has found a new home. Nine days after the Vikings released him, Thielen has agreed to terms with the Panthers.

El receptor abierto veterano llegó a un acuerdo por las próximas tres temporadas con Carolina.

Osborn](/futbol-americano/nfl/jugador/_/id/3916566/kj-osborn) en los últimos cinco juegos. [Justin Jefferson](/futbol-americano/nfl/jugador/_/id/4262921/justin-jefferson), [T.J. y [Shi Smith](/futbol-americano/nfl/jugador/_/id/4259499/shi-smith), quien sumaban 77 recepciones combinadas. El jugador originario de Minnesota, quien brilló a nivel colegial en Minnesota State Mankato, terminó en el tercer lugar de todos los tiempos de los Vikings en recepciones con 534, únicamente detrás de los miembros del Salón de la Fama, Cris Carter y Randy Moss. [Lo mejor de la NFL lo puedes disfrutar a través de Star+, ¡suscríbete aquí!](https://www.starplus.com/es-mx) Aunque se fue sin un contrato, una fuente de la liga dijo que había interés mutuo entre las partes en llegar a un acuerdo.

The former Viking may help Carolina, but there are better options for fantasy managers.

Sunday evening, the Carolina Panthers agreed to terms with veteran free agent wide receiver Adam Thielen on a three-year, $25 million deal.

El jugador de 32 años fue liberado en marzo después de pasar una década con Minnesota Vikings.

Los Panthers obtendrán la selección número uno en el Draft de la NFL después de cambiar al receptor abierto D.J. El jugador de 32 años pasó una década con el equipo de su ciudad natal, los Vikings, antes de ser liberado a principios de marzo. Hockenson y K.J.

Thielen would catch only eight passes for 137 yards that year. He'd generate only 144 yards the next. His career finally took off in 2016, with 967 receiving ...

He’d generate only 144 yards the next. [became a franchise record](https://www.espn.com/blog/minnesota-vikings/post/_/id/11183/vikings-blocked-punts-make-team-history). The year was 2014.

The Vikings parted ways with wideout Adam Thielen after nearly a decade, and their decision to move on works in both sides' interests.

Moore, the Panthers added a dose of leadership to their pass-catching corps with Thielen assuming the de facto No. Yet it was a story that had to come to an end. Playing behind Justin Jefferson in Minnesota, Thielen was viewed as a middling outside target, but he now gets his chance in the spotlight to prove he has not yet eclipsed his Pro Bowl form from five and six years ago. In a heartbreaking signing for Vikings fans, Thielen joined the [Carolina Panthers](https://fansided.com/nfl/teams/carolina-panthers/) on Sunday, [agreeing to a three-year, $25 million deal](https://fansided.com/2023/03/19/adam-thielen-vikings-fan-favorite-finds-new-home-panthers/) that tops what Minnesota was offering him. Thielen wanted to get paid more, and the Vikings couldn’t afford him. The 32-year-old’s production has declined in recent years, and the team just couldn’t justify those numbers given its dire salary cap situation (they’re currently several million over the cap according to

Adam Thielen, fresh off signing a three-year deal with the Carolina Panthers, says he's excited about a new opportunity but in his perfect world he would've ...