Adam Thielen’s tenure with the Minnesota Vikings is officially ending after 10 seasons.
The Vikings are releasing the two-time Pro Bowl receiver, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported on Friday, per sources informed of the situation. The team later confirmed the news.
The 32-year-old’s future had hung in the balance this offseason. Sides discussed restructuring his contract to lower the $19.97 million cap hit but couldn’t come to an agreement. The cap-strapped Vikings will save $6.417 million on the cap with a $13.55 million dead-money hit by releasing Thielen on Friday.
“Adam will forever be a part of the Minnesota Vikings family and history,” general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah said in a statement Friday. “Setting the standard with his play on the field, being a selfless teammate, and making a permanent impact in the community, Adam’s influence is significant. We are grateful for everything he brought to the Vikings organization since arriving in 2013, and I’m thankful to have had the opportunity to work with him over the last year. He is the best representation of what the Minnesota Vikings should stand for.”
Thielen spent 2013 on the practice squad before earning a full roster spot in 2014. He contributed mainly on special teams in 2014 and 2015 before becoming a regular contributor at receiver in 2016.
He had a career-high 113 catches for 1,373 yards in 2018, one of two 1,000-yard seasons. In 2022, Thielen had 70 catches for 716 yards in 17 games. Between tight end T.J. Hockenson and receiver K.J. Osborn, Thielen had begun to slide in importance behind superstar Justin Jefferson.
“Adam will forever be a part of the Minnesota Vikings family and history,” G.M. Kwesi Adofo-Mensah said in a statement. “Setting the standard with his play on the field, being a selfless teammate, and making a permanent impact in the community, Adam’s influence is significant. We are grateful for everything he brought to the Vikings organization since arriving in 2013, and I’m thankful to have had the opportunity to work with him over the last year. He is the best representation of what the Minnesota Vikings should stand for.”
“Adam’s story is one many know and admire and an incredible example of what a relentless pursuit of a goal can ultimately accomplish,” coach Kevin O’Connell said. “For over a decade, Adam honed his craft to become one of the most well-recognized wide receivers in the NFL. Over that same time, he poured so much of his time into his home state, which made it even more special for him to earn our 2022 Walter Payton Man of the Year nomination. I personally leaned on Adam for his work ethic, leadership, and counsel multiple times to help get our team where we wanted it to be last season.”
General manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah released a statement Friday: “Adam will forever be a part of the Minnesota Vikings family and history. Setting the standard with his play on the field, being a selfless teammate, and making a permanent impact in the community, Adam’s influence is significant. We are grateful for everything he brought to the Vikings organization since arriving in 2013, and I’m thankful to have had the opportunity to work with him over the last year. He is the best representation of what the Minnesota Vikings should stand for.”
The Vikings also waived cornerback Cameron Dantzler Sr. on Friday.
Dantzler had appeared in 35 games (26 starts) for the Vikings over the past three seasons after being selected in the third round of the 2020 draft. He had three career interceptions along with three forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries.
Cutting Dantzler, who was entering the final season of his rookie deal, will create $2.743 million in cap space for the Vikings.
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