Adam Thielen
Carolina Panthers generall manager Scott Fitterer speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Wednesday, March 1, 2023. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Panthers retooled offense designed to help No. 1 pick win

By Steve Reed 18 hrs ago

FILE - Minnesota Vikings' Adam Thielen points skyward before an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Chicago. The Vikings released wide receiver Adam Thielen on Friday, March 10, 2023, for salary cap relief, ending a remarkable 10-year run with his home-state team as an undrafted underdog.(AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)
Panthers agree to terms with free agent WR Thielen

By Steve Reed Mar. 19, 2023 08:51 PM EDT

FILE - Minnesota Vikings' Adam Thielen points skyward before an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Chicago. The Vikings released wide receiver Adam Thielen on Friday, March 10, 2023, for salary cap relief, ending a remarkable 10-year run with his home-state team as an undrafted underdog.(AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)
Vikings cut WR Thielen after 10 years with home-state team

By Dave Campbell Mar. 10, 2023 10:45 AM EST

Minnesota Vikings' Kirk Cousins thorws as he's pressured by New York Giants' Jarrad Davis during the second half of an NFL wild card football game Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Vikings face abrupt finish, roster churn after all that fun

By Dave Campbell Jan. 16, 2023 06:32 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver K.J. Osborn (17) runs from Chicago Bears safety DeAndre Houston-Carson (36) after catching a pass during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
K.J. Osborn has big day as Vikings beat Bears in finale

By Jay Cohen Jan. 08, 2023 06:18 PM EST

New York Jets wide receiver Corey Davis (84) catches a pass ahead of Minnesota Vikings cornerback Duke Shelley (20) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
Vikings defense the extreme case of bending but not breaking

By Dave Campbell Dec. 05, 2022 06:42 PM EST

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff looks downfield during the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 13

By Brandon Gdula Nov. 30, 2022 07:28 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) and wide receiver Adam Thielen (19) eat turkey legs before being interviewed after an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022, in Minneapolis. The Vikings won 33-26. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
Cousins relishes confidence of Vikings, as clutch wins come

By Dave Campbell Nov. 25, 2022 04:26 PM EST

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick watches from the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Patriots still have red-zone issues despite Jones' big game

By Kyle Hightower Nov. 25, 2022 03:18 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
Cousins, Vikings rebound from blowout to beat Patriots 33-26

By Dave Campbell Nov. 24, 2022 11:40 PM EST

New York Giants linebacker Jihad Ward (55) tackles Houston Texans running back Dameon Pierce (31) during the first quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 12

By Brandon Gdula Nov. 23, 2022 08:40 PM EST

New England Patriots cornerback Marcus Jones (25) runs past New York Jets punter Braden Mann, left, on his punt return for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. The Patriots won 10-3.(AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Vikings seek quick bounce back vs. stout Patriots defense

By The Associated Press Nov. 23, 2022 12:40 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings guard Ed Ingram stands on the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, in Minneapolis. The Cowboys won 40-3. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Vikings eager to work after being exposed by Cowboys

By Dave Campbell Nov. 21, 2022 05:49 PM EST

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) celebrates with tight end Lawrence Cager (83) after Cager scored a touchdown against the Houston Texans during the first quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 11

By Brandon Gdula Nov. 16, 2022 04:59 PM EST

Philadelphia Eagles running back Miles Sanders (26) reacts to fans as he walks off the field after an NFL football game against the Houston Texans in Houston, Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022. The Eagles won 29-17. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 10

By Brandon Gdula Nov. 09, 2022 03:26 PM EST

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Travis Etienne Jr. (1), and Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) and Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Chris Manhertz (84) celebrate after touchdown during the NFL football game between Denver Broncos and Jacksonville Jaguars at Wembley Stadium London, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 9

By Brandon Gdula Nov. 02, 2022 02:31 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings safety Camryn Bynum (24) celebrates with teammate linebacker Jordan Hicks (58) after intercepting a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Vikings seeing the benefit of leadership change in 6-1 start

By Brian Hall Oct. 31, 2022 07:04 PM EDT

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) celebrates during the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Catch up: Vikings thrive on Jefferson; Hopkins revives Cards

By Dave Campbell Oct. 27, 2022 06:41 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier (25) runs against the San Francisco 49ers during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 8

By Brandon Gdula Oct. 26, 2022 08:57 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell stands on the sideline at the start of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Vikings winning under O'Connell as 'situational masters'

By Dave Campbell Oct. 20, 2022 01:50 PM EDT