Overview
- Thielen was active for Week 14 at Baltimore and logged one catch for four yards in his first game with Pittsburgh.
- The Steelers deactivated rookie Roman Wilson to open a spot, with Thielen’s activation reported by NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.
- Minnesota cut Thielen after he was a healthy scratch and sought a bigger role late in what the team said he has indicated will be his final NFL season.
- Pittsburgh added the longtime Viking to supply reliable slot depth for Aaron Rodgers during a late-season push.
- Thielen had eight receptions for 69 yards this year with Minnesota after a first stint there that produced 534 catches, 6,682 yards and 55 touchdowns.