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Tagged: Adam Thielen (56 Results)

Around the NFL: WRs on the move

Yesterday's Jerry Jeudy trade was just one in what might be a lot of wide receivers changing teams in the next few days. Diontae Johnson might be on the trade block, while Calvin Ridley will have suitors outside Jacksonville.   more »

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Factoid: Justin Jefferson

Adam Thielen is no longer in Minnesota. I wonder if this will result in the Vikings finally getting Justin Jefferson going in goal-line situations. Thus far, he hasn’t been great in that part of the field.   more »

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Mar
27

Panthers sign free agent WR Chark

The Carolina Panthers signed free agent wide receiver DJ CHARK late last week, as the team tries to replenish the wide receiving corps after trading former #1 wideout DJ MOORE toMore the Chicago Bears in the deal for the top overall pick in this April’s NFL Draft. The Panthers also added fellow wide receiver ADAM THIELEN and tight end HAYDEN HURST prior to signing Chark. Less

Source: Team Website

Around the NFL: Adam Thielen

Adam Thielen signed with the Panthers yesterday, in what looks like an ideal fit for both player and team. Thielen's a 32-year-old veteran in need of a team, while Carolina, after trading away DJ Moore, was desperately in need of a serviceable wide receiver.   more »

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Mar
20

Panthers add veteran WR Thielen

The Carolina Panthers agreed to terms on a three-year deal Sunday evening with former Minnesota Vikings wide receiver ADAM THIELEN. Thielen, 32, was released by the Vikings earlier this offseason butMore he immediately becomes the Panthers most experienced and productive wideout. Carolina previously sent former #1 wideout DJ MOORE to Chicago as part of the trade that secured the top overall pick in the upcoming NFL Draft. Less

Source: Team Website

Mar
13

Vikings release veteran WR Thielen

The Minnesota Vikings released veteran wide receiver ADAM THIELEN on Friday, in a move expected to save the team money against the salary cap. Thielen, a fan favorite in Minnesota, startedMore as an undrafted free agent and currently ranks third in team history in receptions and receiving touchdowns and fourth in receiving yards. He is likely to find a home elsewhere, but his days with the Vikings have ended. Less

Source: Team Website

Around the NFL: Minnesota Vikings

The Vikings are moving on from Adam Thielen. They released him today, looking to clear up salary cap room for the 2023 season.   more »

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Jun
1

Vikings WR Thielen feels “rejuvenated” entering 10th season

Veteran Minnesota Vikings wide receiver ADAM THIELEN said recently that he feels “energetic” and “rejuvenated” as he heads into his tenth year with the team. Thielen is back from an ankleMore injury that led to season-ending surgery last year. He will also be playing for a new coach in 2022, with Kevin O’Connell taking over in February after the Vikings parted ways with former coach Mike Zimmer. Thielen added that he’s been itching to get back onto the field after missing games down the stretch last year. Less

Source: NFL.com

Dec
30

Vikings WR Thielen headed to IR, season over

The Minnesota Vikings placed wide receiver ADAM THIELEN on injured reserve after he underwent season-ending ankle surgery this week. Thielen tried playing despite a high ankle sprain suffered earlier this monthMore against the Detroit Lions. Unfortunately, he aggravated the injury while trying to return against the Los Angeles Rams. With Thielen out for the season, fellow wide receiver K.J. OSBORN becomes the next man up in the Vikings receiving corps. Less

Source: Star-Tribune

Around the NFL: Osborn to love you

The Vikings have placed Adam Thielen on IR with an ankle injury, so he's done for the season. That makes K.J. Osborn someone who might have some value the next two weeks. Especially this one, with Minnesota likely to put up good passing numbers at Green Bay.   more »

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Fantasy News: Goal-line receiving

Adam Thielen isn’t playing tonight. That should translate into more looks for other Minnesota players when the team is around the goal line – guys like Justin Jefferson and Tyler Conklin. But looking at the season-long numbers, those guys have been heavily used as is.  more »

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Mailbag: December 8, 2021

Ian Allan answers your fantasy football questions. In this edition: Can Chase Edmonds work his way back into Arizona's offense? Late-season waiver grabs. Teams resting players. Adam Thielen's ankle. And more. more »

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Dec
8

Vikings WR Thielen dealing with high ankle sprain

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver ADAM THIELEN reportedly suffered a high ankle sprain on the opening series in Sunday’s loss to the previously winless Detroit Lions. With the Vikings on a shortMore week and scheduled to play the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday Night Football, Thielen’s chances of playing appear slim. Thielen came into the week tied for the league lead in touchdown catches with 10, despite being the clear second option on the Vikings offense behind fellow wide receiver JUSTIN JEFFERSON. Less

Source: Team Blog

COVID impacts: Updated COVID list

COVID is going to play a role in the 2021 season. The NFL says it won’t reschedule games this year, perhaps contributing to more key individual players missing games. They aren’t handing mulligans this year when teams have a few players who test positive.  more »

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Podcast: September 1 episode of the Fantasy Index Podcast available now

Ian Allan and Justin Eleff close out their preseason tour with AFC West and NFC North previews. They like to hang out together in that way. Sponsored by RealTime Fantasy Sports (rtsports.com).  more »

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