Former Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen isn’t going anywhere just yet.
Like many relevant NFL players did over the course of the past week, Thielen appeared on radio row at Super Bowl 2025 in New Orleans where he spoke about his plans for the future. Now a member of the Carolina Panthers, Thielen said following the end of the regular season that he would take some time to his weigh options on a decision to either return to that team in 2025 or to retire from the league.
“I feel good. I took two weeks off and got my energy back,” Thielen said on Friday, February 7, per The 33rd Team. “Started training already, spent a ton of time with my family and just kinda thought about how the end of the season went — the progression, the things [and] the moves that the leadership and this organization are doing. Really excited about [quarterback] Bryce [Young] and what he was able to do once he got back in the [starting lineup]. So, excited for what the future hold for this organization and wanna be a part of it.”
Thielen played in Minnesota for nine seasons, earning Pro Bowl honors twice and Second-Team All-Pro honors once. He tallied 534 receptions for 6,682 receiving yards and 55 TD catches during his time with the Vikings.
However, Thielen’s most lasting accomplishment with his hometown team is arguably the impact he had as a mentor to a young Justin Jefferson, who is a four-time Pro Bowler just five years into his career and is also the highest-paid non-quarterback in league history.
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