Vikes reacquire vet WR Thielen in pick swap … Proving once again that, at least in the NFL, you can go home again, Minnesota has reacquired veteran WR Adam Thielen from Carolina. The now 35-yearold Thielen, a Minnesota native, played 10 years with the Vikings before moving onto the Panthers last season. The deal involves what amounts to pick swaps in both 2026 and 2027. The Panthers will receive the Vikings 5th rounder this year, while Minnesota gets a conditional 7th; then in 2027, Carolina gets a 4th while Minnesota gets the Panthers’ 5th.
