As of April 21, 2025, there is no official confirmation that former Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen has returned to the team. Thielen remains under contract with the Carolina Panthers, having signed a three-year, $25 million deal in March 2023. Despite playing only 10 games in the 2024 season, he led the Panthers with 615 receiving yards and five touchdowns. The Panthers are not expected to release him this offseason, as doing so would result in approximately $5 million in dead cap space.
While Thielen has expressed a desire to continue playing and has been seen working out with Vikings rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy, there have been no official moves to bring him back to Minnesota. Speculation about a potential reunion has been fueled by Thielen’s connections to the Vikings and the team’s current needs at the wide receiver position, especially with uncertainties surrounding other players.
In summary, although there is interest and speculation about Adam Thielen returning to the Minnesota Vikings, no official announcement or agreement has been made as of this date.
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