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What are the Baltimore Ravens going to do moving forward? They want to return to the NFL playoffs, but have they rebuilt their roster well enough so far during NFL free agency? Do they even have a QB right now? Who’s left for them to acquire as they prepare for the 2023 regular season? Here […]

Veteran NFL wide receiver Adam Thielen is now looking for a new home in the NFL after he got released by the Minnesota Vikings last week. Thielen is expected to generate considerable interest in NFL free agency, and among the teams already taking a look at him are the Carolina Panthers, who will get a […]

The Los Angeles Chargers have a promising roster that could make a deeper playoff run next season. Los Angeles was on their way to a win in the Wild Card Round, leading 27-0 over the Jacksonville Jaguars, but they blew the lead and were defeated. The Chargers have Justin Herbert at the helm and are […]

Only one out of the five wideouts who featured for the Philadelphia Eagles last season will hit free agency later this week. Zach Pascal signed a mere one-year deal with the Eagles last March, and he will officially be out of a contract on Wednesday. If the Eagles decide not to re-sign Pascal, they will […]

Following nine seasons with the Minnesota Vikings, wide receiver Adam Thielen was released on Friday morning. During his time with the team, Thielen put together a storied career. While playing a key role in the team’s success, he also became both a fan favorite and a leader in the locker room. With news of Adam […]

After a 7-10 season, there are plenty of Atlanta Falcons free agent needs in the 2023 NFL offseason. The team can address many of these needs in the draft, but there is one specific need where the Falcons not only need a talent upgrade but a veteran presence as well. That’s why, of all the […]

There is little to no time for sentimentality during the NFL Free Agency period. After all, there is arguably no better time for contending teams, such as the Minnesota Vikings, to make some crucial decisions all in the name of improving from last year’s effort. And on Friday, the Vikings did just that after they […]

Well, everything good must come to an end at some point. Rumors of the Minnesota Vikings potentially releasing veteran WR Adam Thielen floated around for the longest time. With a thin market at his position, Thielen is looking for a massive contract. Now, those rumors have officially been confirmed, per Tom Pelissero. “The #Vikings are […]

After nine seasons, it looks like Adam Thielen is out as a member of the Minnesota Vikings. The franchise is on the verge of releasing the Pro Bowl pass-catcher in a move to save the team $6.4 million next season. So, if the WR is out, the best Adam Thielen destinations will include teams like […]

There is a real possibility that the Vikings and Adam Thielen will part ways in the coming days, allowing him to become a free agent, ESPN Senior NFL Insider Adam Schefter wrote in a Thursday tweet. “The two sides will talk in coming days, but his time in Minnesota could be coming to an end,” […]

The Minnesota Vikings have a lot of work to do this offseason. As many football fans predicted, their 13-4 record was misleading and they were not a threat to make a playoff run. They have a lot of big decisions to make and one of them is what to do with veteran wide receiver Adam […]

The Minnesota Vikings had one of the best records in football last season yet never quite seemed like one of the best teams in the league. In the 2023 NFL offseason, the team needs to make some major salary cap moves to help the team next season and in the future. Here are four bold […]

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen has played his whole career with the club, but there are questions centered around his future prospects of continuing to do so. As the Vikings look to clear cap space, Thielen’s contract looks to be on the hook for restructuring, and if an agreement can’t be reached, it could […]

Well, that’s a sad way to end the regular season. The Minnesota Vikings’ 13-3 season came to an untimely end after choking away a 27-0 lead to the New York Giants in the Wild Card round. Despite stellar play from their offense, Minnesota failed to stop the two-headed monster that was Saquon Barkley and Daniel […]

Thanksgiving season is upon us and yet New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick will find it difficult to name things he’s grateful for in the immediate aftermath of the Patriots’ 33-26 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. In fact, instead of being thankful, feelings of vindictiveness may be the dominant emotion in Belichick’s mind, especially […]

It’s Week 11 in fantasy football season, and fantasy owners find themselves seeking replacements for Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle, Mike Evans, Chris Godwin, Tyler Lockett, DK Metcalf, and others who are on a bye. That brings us to the fantasy football Week 11 start ’em sit ’em wide receivers. Which players are worth playing this […]

Week 9 of the fantasy football season is here with lots of exciting matchups on the NFL schedule, so let’s look at the start ’em sit ’em wide receivers for Week 9. With six teams on a bye — the Cleveland Browns, Dallas Cowboys, Denver Broncos, New York Giants, Pittsburgh Steelers, and San Francisco 49ers — […]

The Minnesota Vikings improved to 6-1 on the season with a thrilling victory over the Arizona Cardinals Sunday, 34-26. In the win, the Vikings sustained a couple injuries to key players; namely Adam Thielen and Za’Darius Smith. After the game, Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell addressed the injuries. O’Connell said that neither injury was serious. […]

The opening week of the NFL season in 2022 was absolutely spectacular. There were a few surprises, a lot of close games, and some wideouts that shone under the bright lights. Moving on to Week 2, the fantasy football receiver options will be incredibly intriguing. Some wideouts want to recoup from poor Week 1 performances, […]

Adam Thielen has been one of the best stories in the NFL in recent history. The Minnesota Vikings picked him up as an undrafted free agent in 2013, and over time, he’s turned himself into one of the most productive wide receivers in the NFL. He’s earned two Pro-Bowl selections and a spot on the […]

It has been a rough two years for Minnesota Vikings fans. After watching Kirk Cousins take Minnesota to the Divisional Round of the NFL playoffs in 2019, it seemed like the sky was the limit. Unfortunately, the following two-seasons were nothing short of disappointment, finishing under .500 in both ’20 and ’21. Through Za’Darius Smith […]

It’s been a decent offseason for the Minnesota Vikings so far but it’s not done yet. They still have a few holes to fill, but it’s not a dire need. They have a real shot at taking over the NFC North, especially with the Green Bay Packers losing Davante Adams. Regardless, we take a look […]

The offseason has been absolutely bonkers and the Kansas City Chiefs added on top of that on Wednesday. They traded away superstar wide receiver Tyreek Hill to the Miami Dolphins in exchange for five draft picks. The front office could use those picks as ammo to make another big deal in the offseason. For that […]

The Minnesota Vikings have been on the verge of the playoffs the past few seasons. Being brutally close has put the team on high alert, as they will need to lean harder into the talent they have in order to get the most out of it. After signing Kirk Cousins to a contract extension, the team […]

The NFL is entering a new football year, which means it’s time to evaluate the Minnesota Vikings offseason outlook. After a frustrating 2021 campaign, this franchise aims to make subtle moves to create massive improvements. This is an exciting time for this team, as they are close to becoming a yearly playoff contender. We take […]

The Minnesota Vikings announced the firing of head coach Mike Zimmer and general manager Rick Spielman on Monday. The Vikings were eliminated from playoff contention for the second straight season under Zimmer and Spielman, which is likely what spelled the end for the partnership in the eyes of the team’s ownership. Vikings wide receiver Adam […]

The Minnesota Vikings Week 17 matchup against the Green Bay Packers has everything on the line. With Green Bay having already clinched the NFC North, Minnesota desperately needs a win to keep their playoff hopes alive. We take a look at this Vikings-Packers game with some of our Vikings Week 17 predictions in mind. Slowing […]

The Minnesota Vikings playoff hopes took a big hit last Sunday, losing to the Los Angeles Rams 30-23. The loss of the game was not the only tough news. It was reported earlier Wednesday that Pro Bowl wide receiver Adam Thielen was placed on season-ending injured reserve with an ankle injury.  Vikings have placed WR […]

The Minnesota Vikings are in must-win mode if they want to make the NFL Playoffs, but their chances at doing so took a big hit ahead of their Week 17 clash with the rival Green Bay Packers. Star wide receiver Adam Thielen has been banged up with an ankle injury of late, and the Vikings […]

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp knows to give credit where it is due. For him, Minnesota Vikings receivers Justin Jefferson and Adam Thielen deserve all the respect in the world. After the Rams took a narrow 30-23 win over the Vikings in their Week 16 showdown, Kupp took to Twitter to shower both […]

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen has been battling an ankle injury throughout the season and it seems he managed to reaggravated it on Sunday against the Los Angeles Rams. During the second quarter, Thielen went down clutching his ankle after being tackled. He was ultimately able to walk off the field under his own […]

The Minnesota Vikings were without star wide receiver Adam Thielen for the last two games due to an ankle injury, but it looks like he’s going to try to give it a go in a crucial game against the Los Angeles Rams. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported Saturday night that Thielen is expected to play, and […]

After securing a crucial victory over the Chicago Bears on Monday Night Football, the Minnesota Vikings (7-7) head home to play the Los Angeles Rams (10-4). The Vikings hold the seventh and final playoff seed in the NFC with three games remaining. Minnesota is 4-2 at home this season, including a signature win over the […]

The Minnesota Vikings pulled into the final playoff spot last week with a hard-fought win over the Chicago Bears Monday night, 17-9. On Wednesday, they got some good news with the return of Pro Bowl wide receiver back at practice. Adam Thielen (ankle), Kirk Cousins (ribs) listed as limited in Vikings' practice estimation https://t.co/nrGqqw83iB pic.twitter.com/jd7mlz5sil […]

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen was ruled out for the team’s Week 15 game against the Chicago Bears, though it should be noted that he didn’t suffer any setback. In fact according to Ben Goessling of the Star Tribune, Thielen was actually close to playing in their Monday Night Football showdown with the Bears […]

There is now major doubt that the Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins may be without a key offensive weapon for the upcoming road matchup against the Chicago Bears. The Vikings have officially listed an injury designation of questionable on wide receiver Adam Thielen for Week 15 due to his ankle issue. Thielen has been sidelined […]

On Thursday morning, Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer said that he was “hopeful” Adam Thielen will be able to play in Week 15. Just a day later, things aren’t looking so great. The wide receiver didn’t participate in practice on Friday, making his chances to play Monday very slim. The Athletic Vikings writer Chad Graff […]

Minnesota Vikings star wide receiver Adam Thielen missed last Thursday night’s win over the Pittsburgh Steelers due to an ankle injury suffered in Week 13 against the Detroit Lions. However, there’s some optimism that Thielen will be able to return for Monday Night Football against the Chicago Bears to finish off Week 15. Vikings head […]

The Minnesota Vikings have a lineage of steller pass catchers. From Cris Carter to Randy Moss to Kyle Rudolph to Stefon Diggs to Adam Thielen, there’s almost always a Pro Bowl-level pass catcher — if not two — in Minneapolis. They already have their next long-term star. Justin Jefferson now carries the torch as the […]