Adam Thielen, wide receiver for the Carolina Panthers, clarified his earlier retirement thoughts, stating he will return for his 12th NFL season. At 34 years old, during the team's locker room cleanout, he mulled over retirement seriously and gathered family for the final game in case it was his last. Despite contemplating a transition to a second career, he feels committed to playing, aiming to contribute further. Thielen had a standout 2023 season, with 103 catches and is notable among undrafted players in NFL history for his impressive stats.
I was pretty exhausted ... to the point where I'm in the middle of the road, like a big part of me wants to keep playing and giving everything I've got.
Because I kind of told them at that point this could be it... once I make that mindset of like, 'All right, I'm doing this,' it's all in.
I'm a competitor. I want that ball. I feel I can still contribute.
Thielen is scheduled to count $8,005,235 against the 2025 salary cap.
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