Overview

• ESPN reports the Vikings have contacted the Panthers about acquiring Adam Thielen, with multiple outlets noting discussions are ongoing and no agreement is in place.
• Carolina is described as reluctant to move the veteran, with The Athletic reporting early financial hurdles, while another report from Josina Anderson characterizes a deal as not likely at this point.
• If completed, several reports say Thielen could step into a Week 1 role opposite Justin Jefferson.
• The Vikings’ urgency stems from Jordan Addison’s three-game suspension, Jalen Nailor’s hand injury, Rondale Moore’s season-ending knee injury, and Justin Jefferson’s recent hamstring rehab.
• This week’s trade of nose tackle Harrison Phillips to the Jets created short-term cap flexibility that league reporters link to potential veteran additions.