Adam Thielen and the Vikings about to part ways

[True Dough]

Very good career but it's the what have you done for my lately story, and the young lions have passed him by. I'm sure he'll catch on somewhere for another season or two, if he's still got some fire burning in him.

The Minnesota Vikings will release receiver Adam Thielen on Friday, according to a source, concluding a storied tenure for the Minnesotan who captured the hearts of fans throughout the region.

Born in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, and having played collegiately at Minnesota State Mankato, Thielen signed with the team in 2013 after serving as a tryout player at rookie minicamp. By the end of the 2022 season, he had more career catches (534) than any player in team history other than Cris Carter and Randy Moss, both of whom are members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

But as he approached his 33rd birthday, Thielen began to lose ground to younger players in the Vikings' offense. Over the final five games of last season, he ranked fourth in targets behind Justin Jefferson, T.J. Hockenson and K.J. Osborn.

https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/35828218/source-vikings-release-adam-thielen-storied-run

[TheRealNorth]

1. For positions like RB and WR

Most players are done by 32. Maybe a few of the more.physically gifted will hang on for a little longer if they still have their speed.

That's why I don't blame the players to try to get as much money as possible once their rookie contract is up. They likely only have 1 or 2 contracts to cash in.

[True Dough]

2. And the Carolina Panthers give Thielen a 3-year deal

so he's not done yet!

https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/35899065/panthers-reach-deal-wide-receiver-adam-thielen