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Vikings Bring Back Adam Thielen as Veteran Works to Relearn Playbook

Minnesota brought back the 35-year-old to bolster depth during Jordan Addison’s three-game absence.

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Adam Thielen #19 of the Carolina Panthers warms up prior to a NFL Preseason 2025 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Bank of America Stadium on August 21, 2025 in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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Overview

  • After his trade back to Minnesota, Adam Thielen said he is still adjusting to Kevin O’Connell’s terminology, likening the language in the huddle to hearing a different language.
  • The completed deal sent a 2026 fifth- and 2027 fourth-round pick to Carolina, with the Vikings receiving Thielen, a conditional 2026 seventh-rounder and a 2027 fifth-round pick.
  • Panthers general manager Dan Morgan said Thielen was adamant about returning to Minnesota, noting the teams worked through numerous trade scenarios before agreeing.
  • Reports indicate Thielen accepted a $2 million pay cut in the final year of his Panthers contract to help facilitate the move.
  • Thielen is expected to take early-season snaps behind Justin Jefferson while Jordan Addison serves a three-game suspension after posting 48 catches, 615 yards and five touchdowns in 2024.