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Vikings, Panthers Hit Snag in Adam Thielen Trade Talks as Week 1 Deadline Looms

Contract guarantees complicate negotiations under pressure from Minnesota’s receiver shortages.

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Adam Thielen #19 of the Carolina Panthers makes a catch against the Detroit Lions during the first half of a preseason game at Bank of America Stadium on August 25, 2023 in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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Overview

  • The Vikings’ pursuit is driven by Jordan Addison’s three-game suspension and injuries to Justin Jefferson and Jalen Nailor.
  • Talks have stalled over trade compensation, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
  • Thielen’s contract includes a $6.25 million base salary and a $1.5 million roster bonus already paid, with the base set to guarantee if he is on a Week 1 roster.
  • The sides remain engaged in dialogue and Thielen is reported to be open to a Minnesota return, per the Star Tribune.
  • ESPN analysis has floated a compromise with Carolina absorbing $1.5 million, Thielen trimming $1 million and late-round picks going to the Panthers, and a pre–Week 1 move could free about $8.4 million in cap space for Carolina.