"Reacting to a post by Football Forever, Thielen wrote on his Instagram Story: "What a ride it has been! Have been blessed with so many great relationships and mentors over the years that I am forever grateful for! Thank you to everyone who has supported me through the years it has meant everything to my family and I!""
"The Steelers claimed Thielen off waivers on Dec. 2 after the Vikings waived him to allow him to find a bigger role in the final few weeks of his career. He had 11 receptions for 117 yards in five games (three starts) for the Steelers. He had two catches for 25 yards Monday night in the Steelers' 30-6 wild-card playoff loss to the Houston Texans."
"Thielen's 542 receptions with the Vikings are more than any player in team history other than Cris Carter, Randy Moss and Jefferson. Carter and Moss are members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame."
Adam Thielen, 35, announced his retirement from the NFL on Instagram after indicating this would be his last season when the Minnesota Vikings waived him Dec. 1. The Pittsburgh Steelers claimed him off waivers Dec. 2; he recorded 11 receptions for 117 yards in five games (three starts) and had two catches for 25 yards in the Steelers' 30-6 wild-card playoff loss to the Houston Texans. Born in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, Thielen played at Minnesota State University, Mankato, and spent his first nine professional seasons with the Vikings. He amassed 542 receptions with Minnesota and 704 career catches for 8,497 yards, earned Pro Bowl selections in 2017 and 2018, and posted 1,000-yard seasons in 2017, 2018, and 2023.
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