Adam Thielen *CUT* ... So watch ALL his Vikings TDs

No longer will we hear "Did you know he's from Minnesota? And that he's undrafted, too??"
The Minnesota Vikings released receiver Adam Thielen today, concluding his hometown tenure for the kid who grew up a Vikings fan and captured the hearts of his fellow Minnesotans.
Born in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, and then playing at Minnesota State Mankato, Thielen signed with the Vikings 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.
"To go from a kid growing up in Detroit Lakes to playing for the Minnesota Vikings has been a journey beyond what I could have dreamed of," Thielen said in an Instagram post. "I want to thank everyone within the Vikings organization -- coaches, teammates, the Wilf family and fans -- for all the love and support I have received over the years. I poured everything I had into these last 10+ years in presenting and playing for this team and state. My family and I will always cherish them memories we created on and off the field. Minnesota is -- and will always be -- home to us."
Don't make me cry, bro. Don't even.
Thielen told ESPN last month that he hoped to retire as a Viking, which is now obviously a lie. I'll get over it.
Thielen was a two-time Pro Bowl selection, had 70 catches for 716 yards and six touchdowns last season. He had 6,682 yards and 55 touchdowns in his Vikings career.

[@randyn2396]

😪A sad day indeed. Thanks for the memories. He will be missed, especially in the red zone.

[@Ericsaidful]

Not as a Panthers fan 😂

[@Mr_fubar]

Thank you Adam. Looking forward to you entering the Ring of Honor. A Viking legend that will not be forgotten.

[@bonniehamann5896]

I have thought of that, too! And now the 3 left are getting too arrogant just cuz Aaron Rodgers is out of our conference.

[@sabrinabagwell6724]

As a lifelong Viking fan, he was the most determined Wide receiver we Ever had! Moss, both Carters had pure talent.. 19 needs to be in the ring of honor! Thank you Mr.Thielen!

[@enuar8807]

Such an inspiration. A rare monk-style receiver. Good knowledge and awareness. What made him excel was his understanding of how to play the game as a receiver. Looking back at this footage he had underrated athleticism.

[@new2POOL208]

They disrespect him by thinking they can just play him safe, and catch him.

[@jjoshu_a]

one of my favorite current players, he was so loyal to his home state and its unfortunate that he got cut, good luck to him and wherever he lands

[@ronveri2838]

For some awesome reason i will always remember that first TD blocked punt....it started it all.

[@GodlessFiend]

Once a legend always a legend

[@bigscarce4]

The dude used to be WIDE open. When he lost a step, it really showed.

[@gshave3907]

lol

[@jaydubya3698]

Put him in the Ring of Honor tomorrow. Some of the catches....just wow. Thanks, Adam.

[@RealDoobieScooby]

gonna miss him... will forever be remembered

[@ronaldblackledge1542]

Going to miss you Adam wherever you go I'm here you'll carry that team as a lifelong Viking fan this one really hurt 🤕🤕🤕🤕🤕

[@Ericg0027]

He’s a WR on his way out. He’s not going to “carry” a team. Maybe a role player of sorts. His productivity has declined the past few years and he wasn’t worth the cap hit anymore. Hence the release.

[@ronaldblackledge1542]

I know he's a wide receiver he could be a good role model for the younger receivers

[@vince11harris]

@@Ericg0027well he got 1000 yards on the shitty panthers 😂

[@zachhuber8720]

We will miss old reliable. What a career. Best of luck to AT19!

[@barques95]

Those games at TCF in '14 and '15 were loads of fun to attend. College atmosphere with NFL talent.

[@SirStazian]

Thielen probably loved playing there cause he had played in the cold of MN so many times before

[@DeathCon666]

Once a legend, always a legend, once a Viking always a Viking in our hearts

[@typicalanxiety2614]

It’s crazy to see how many of his tds came from cousins. First jersey was thielen.. what a career!

[@Ericg0027]

Hopefully we drop Cousins soon

[@new2POOL208]

​@@Ericg0027 drop the best QB in Vikings history?

[@new2POOL208]

Exactly. Kirk is always on point ☝️ with his arm. Just look at JJ numbers, having Kirk throwing to him his entire career

[@lawrenceshdow]

Imagine if they ever gave cousins and offensive line. The dude is mr reliable while getting destroyed season after season; just dropping dimes the whole time. Its crazy.

[@Noir-Tesseract]

Great Tribute. End of a era #19 😢

[@brent2438]

The best undrafted free agent that I can remember. Clutch!

[@tim4cn759]

Thank you Adam Thielen for all of your Awesome plays ▶️ and good presence in the loker room always positive... you my friend are one of the Greatest Receivers in Vikings History not to mention your UDFA from special teams blocking punts and scoring touchdowns to that really long stretch of 100 yard games in a row.. and that one game 2 touchdowns and 200+ yards your a TOUCHDOWN MACHINE 👏 I would love to see you go chase a Ring.. good luck brother

[@Purple_Depression]

One of my favorite players to wear purple and gold

[@sivart618]

Favorite player ever on the vikings this man is a class act and it hurt to hear he was cut . Going to be watching the panthers and cheering for him down there and I've watched the vikes my whole life . Thanks for the great years in Minnesota Adam! You're an inspiration to us all !

[@sethmaki1333]

Adam will forever be my favorite player ever.

[@JamesWhite-qk1xd]

the Anouncer saying mr. Minnesota at the end their hits me right in the feels. on the bright side if he ends up with anyone but the packers or jets (if rogers goes there) then i will have a new team to root for all year

[@toddaulner5393]

Sure loved him playing for us. Much respect my dude!

[@johnnyxiong2904]

Not a Vikings fan but I remember a point in time when he was once better than diggs. Hoping nothing but the best for him.

[@Minny_Paul]

Adding THIS to my favorites/likes playlist! My fav TD’s of his (Vikings) career is that Lambeau Leap and “Are You Not Entertained?!” ones. Skol AT19! He will be missed…

[@ajfox96]

I don't often think much about the turnover in the NFL these days, but Adam grew on me, as he did for many. And a great, home grown story as well. Best of luck, Adam. And thank you.

[@nighthawk8236]

Thank you for the memories #19, you definitely will be missed 😢

[@andrewbeadle3660]

I miss him already 🥺💔

[@nodogg2194]

Adam will always be one of my favorite Vikings. Such an amazing story and an even better guy. Wish him nothing but the best for the remainder of his career

[@Brinelious]

Great highlight reel!

[@tomanderson6306]

Love you Adam and thanks for everything

[@glorioushunter5855]

Thank you Adam!!!

[@blufey2925]

One of the best Vikings to ever play the game and a personal favorite of mine as well. Thank you AT 19.

[@wallytverstol8627]

we will miss him. I think of all the times he made cousins look good

[@stubert94]

Golden hands. Goddammit, man. I'll miss watching this dude on the Vikings. If he doesn't retire he'll for sure go to a team contender

[@Greenlights111]

I was at that game in chicago this year, I guess I never knew then that I saw his last TD as a Viking! Forever one of my top 3 Vikings. Skol Adam!

[@skymall1457]

gonna miss him 💛💜

[@Skazellino]

Awesome video, great job.

[@grippnault]

This Dude was one of my favorite to watch. The Dude just made play after play week after week. I was hoping Lamar would join him, Dalvin, and Jeffries

[@RyanatorMusic]

SKOL💜💛 gonna miss him😢

[@iwannatalktosampson5852]

Look forward to seeing what he does with his next team . Thielen in Kansas city would be pretty dope if they don't re sign juju

[@DG-fv8zw]

Damn,I’m gonna miss him!! 🫤

[@Jman417]

Gonna miss you

[@pic402]

I’m gonna miss this guy big time

[@goose3122]

is this what heartbreak feels like

[@tim4cn759]

I love it 😂 when he catches the ball in stride and turns on the burners... 😆 look at that dude run.. looks like the cops are chasing him.. 😂

[@backyardboys7369]

you gotta love Adam Thielen

[@lotus6314]

Don’t worry we definitely mark him as a all time Vikings favorite. He’s had a long career with us and we’ve appreciated all of it he’s just getting closer to retirement we aren’t trying to leave him on a bad note but the team has to make there own moves especially with our salary cap issue.

[@TheGang20248]

I’m so sad that we let him go cause he is an amazing player but he does deserve better cause he didn’t get much love with the ball this season but wherever he ends up he will have a season he will be missed in Minnesota

[@lmlslicklml]

Look up his stats vs other wr2 stats last season. He got plenty of love.

[@chuefingyang2651]

Greatness

[@SneakyHashbrown]

17:08 I remember seeing that live and I remember freaking tf out, that was such an insane catch

[@bengton]

the tcf bank games with teddy at qb 😍😍😍😍

[@alec4611]

under-rated

[@alexrolle6060]

I am going to miss Thielen.

[@midrangetorque]

#19 forever!

[@jmcghee4886]

I hate that he’s gone. He clutch af. I hope big things happen fer him. Hope he retires a Viking. Plays here before he retires. I know that sounds too much but he’s from MN and we need him back lol SKOL

[@funnyfamily4021]

I’m a Vikings fan and I was just heartbroken when I saw we were getting rid of Thielen

[@TheRsHACKERZ]

For 2 maybe 3 years he maybe the Best Receiver in Football

[@TheRsHACKERZ]

Only 1 person agrees with me. Geez. Must have never seen some of the impossible catches.

[@guylindquist338]

He's still good but you can forget how great he was early on. The best in the NFL for a short time.

[@RandomHSFootballTeam]

It’s crazy he blocked and returned a punt for a TD on the same play

[@steffl9172]

I actually go to school where he went. Detroit Lakes, MN.

[@gavintulenchik5426]

It is going to a sad first game without Adam😭. #skol

[@mitchellbuchanan6302]

such a tough day yesterda

[@charlesmclaughlin4218]

Adam Thelin is the man probably my favorite Viking receiver of all time but I can't forget the rest of them either because they have had quite a few like, Cris Carter Randy Moss Sammy Witte Amad Rashad ect....... man I hate to see him go

[@davidtrammell4453]

Thanks Adam : when your done I hope you do the one day contract and retire a Viking !

[@RazgrizF14]

Damn this sucks, but I understand the business side of the NFL, he can still retire someday as a Viking but I wish him the best of luck with whatever team he lands with.

[@viking_fisherman]

All this kid ever did was make catches. He has hands like fly paper. I hope he gets a chance to play on a contending team for a few more years as I believe he has a few good years left in him.

[@isaacs3822]

All he did was catch TDs (and everything else). An all-time story, an all-time Viking.

[@alec4611]

when your undrafted WR is better than 95% of all other WR in NFL history and more

[@marcoe.9738]

4ever Minnesota 4ever a Viking 4ever SKOL AT19💜💛

[@Minoltalphafan]

I wonder how many pro bowl wideouts have their first NFL TD off their own blocked kick.

[@gavintulenchik5426]

I just realized I was the 500th like on the video!

[@i82much2day]

The theatrics in the endzone becomes old fast!

[@ThickJimbo]

Rip thelen

[@thomaspower221]

It had to happen sometime. It is never easy to cut someone. However, if he hasn’t totally lost his ability, they guy catches his share of touchdowns. He knows how to get open in the red zone. Who couldn’t use this?

[@gavinnagel1030]

This made me depressed

[@user-not-found-401]

9:24 thielen pants go from fully purple to white. how his pants change color mid play?

[@brandanbutler8789]

No disrespect to Vince Papale. But if they made a movie about him…they gotta make one about Thielen

[@beowulfthedane]

They should have figured a pay to pay him and sign him. IMO he belongs in the HOF.

[@ludabam241]

Adam Thielen you ARE a Kansas City Chief. Just like Jet McKinnon!!

[@larryblack4257]

Tht sucks bro I was hoping u would retire a Viking u will be missed GoD Bless...

[@colton6860]

Hopefully Chris Ballard makes a splash for once and actually makes a good sign

[@Justin_hall678]

As a packers fan it Kinda reminds me of jordy nelson

[@yaj7668]

Forget how quick he was back then. Sad....definitely lost some steps due to age

[@mplscorrupt6125]

He looked like a different player after signing his big contract

[@tronlorne9328]

What a braindead comment

[@bryanjones4444]

Chris Carter esk All he does is score touchdowns!! You will be missed

[@elbigos6838]

they cut, Thielen, they cut Kendrics, but they not cut Cousins

[@stephenhassol6960]

What is the reason for cutting him

[@CriticalDamage115]

Too much of a cap hit

[@blackvatoonsite7750]

#1 Huh

[@Itsskoldoutside]

Plan the jersey retirement ceremony Minnesota!

[@user-wj9bz8xi9u]

Ah I miss Bradford/

[@otero3rdRD]

To sad to watch this 😢 😞 😔 😕

[@new2POOL208]

Cousins...... touchdown thielen

[@bonniehamann5896]

It's too bad they didn't look to him more instead of making believe that HE wasn't as productive. Duh! Got rid of a great player, and I hope he does a lot better on the Carolina team!

[@thetruth981]

He'll be taking a substantial pay cut to play somewhere else. Why not take a pay cut and stay? I'll never understand why these players towards the end of their careers won't be sensible about their market value and face reality.

[@michaelknight1083]

Shame, it woulda been an even better story if he played in Minn his entire football career. Great Minn story regardless

[@melpinckney6292]

I can see him going to Browns to be with Stephanski

[@myrkogold8418]

he was released not cut 😁

[@skolrant]

Potato potahto

[@sawyerhiston4637]

Future packer maybe😈

[@buddyrobinson2453]

Man this is like watching videos of your gf after she goes off to college and leaves you