Adam Thielen announces his retirement
NBC Sports • • sports
Key Points:
- Adam Thielen officially announced his retirement from professional football after a 13-year career, expressing gratitude for the relationships and support he received throughout his journey.
- Thielen spent most of his career with the Minnesota Vikings, starting as an undrafted free agent in 2013 and becoming a key receiver by 2016, earning Pro Bowl honors in 2017 and 2018.
- After leaving the Vikings in 2022, Thielen played two seasons with the Carolina Panthers, recording over 1,000 receiving yards in 2023.
- He was traded back to the Vikings in 2025 but had limited impact before finishing his career with the Pittsburgh Steelers in a playoff loss to the Texans.
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