According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero, the Minnesota Vikings have traded for the veteran pass catcher from the Carolina Panthers. A Minnesota native and Minnesota State alumnus, Thielen returns to the team that took a chance on him as an undrafted free agent back in 2013.

The Minnesota Vikings acquired 13-year veteran wide receiver Adam Thielen, who has the third-most catches in franchise history, in a trade with the Carolina Panthers on Wednesday. The Vikings sent a 2026 fifth-round draft pick and a 2027 fourth-round pick to the Panthers for Thielen,

The Vikings are finalizing a deal to acquire receiver Adam Thielen from the Panthers, according to multiple reports. Needing more depth at receiver, Minnesota turns to Thielen — a veteran who played his first 10 seasons with the Vikings from 2013-2022.