Thielen traded

[La Pantera]

1 minute ago, mrcompletely11 said:

again the 4rth will help but is it worth Bryces development if the other dudes dont step up?

If Bryce can’t make it work with this young WR corps, then he’s cooked and we’ll move on.

[TheSpecialJuan]

Good process here from the Vikings. 

Had two 5ths for 2026 (with potential third, depending on Cam Robinson playing time). Parted with one. Swapped 4th for 5th next season, but Vikings will have high expectations next year — the 4th would be expected to be late.
https://x.com/alec_lewis/status/1960709502182801831?s=46&t=xeIgh_-Vr2aKxBkBJdfnKA

[Khyber53]

Man, we got screwed.

Looks like Morgan did learn a lot from Fitterer.

We're going to regret this.

Good luck to AT, though and thanks for all the hard work here.

 

[tukafan21]

Just now, rmoneyg35 said:

4th round pick for a 33 year old with one year left and we signed in FA? That’s a good deal!

It's a 4th round pick 2 drafts from now, when we'll also be giving up a 5th round pick in that same draft.

While then getting a 5th in the next draft and giving up what will be a 6th or 7th rounder depending how well Thielen does.

Which means we likely just traded Thielen away to move up 20 or so picks on the 3rd day of back to back drafts.

It makes no sense

[Soul Rebel]

It stings for Bryce in 2025, but does make sense for the long term plan for this team. I think we bring in another WR (Palmer, Renfrow, Corley, etc) and really AT shouldn’t be relied upon for more than a WR3 or WR4 security blanket for any team. 
 

I also think this is Dan doing a solid for a vet that wants to retire in Minny. A 4th is about fair value for what AT meant for this team in 2026 and beyond. 
 

I loved Thielen’s vet presence but I think our blueprint is setting up for 2026 to be the year we talk serious playoff run and he was not a part of that run.

[TheSpecialJuan]

Albert Breer 

This is a pretty heavy price for the Vikings to pay. But they initiated the talks, and had to get the Panthers on board.

https://x.com/albertbreer/status/1960709218782044313?s=46&t=xeIgh_-Vr2aKxBkBJdfnKA

[carpanfan96]

Just now, tukafan21 said:

Also, doesn't this now mean David freaking Moore is currently the only WR on the team who has played more than 1 season in the NFL?

So so dumb.

Sink or swim time for Bryce. They want to know what they've got and now they'll know. Canales has plenty of leeway and is safe for a few more seasons. 

[WUnderhill]

13 minutes ago, ForJimmy said:

What was DK traded for?

Basically the #52 pick.

[PNW_PantherMan]

Just now, carpanfan96 said:

Sink or swim time for Bryce. They want to know what they've got and now they'll know. Canales has plenty of leeway and is safe for a few more seasons. 

[Martin]

Getting a fourth round pick and saving $7M is salary cap is more than fair for a 35 year old WR in his last year. This is really good compensation and a great job by Dan and team. 
 

[mrcompletely11]

Just now, tukafan21 said:

It's a 4th round pick 2 drafts from now, when we'll also be giving up a 5th round pick in that same draft.

While then getting a 5th in the next draft and giving up what will be a 6th or 7th rounder depending how well Thielen does.

Which means we likely just traded Thielen away to move up 20 or so picks on the 3rd day of back to back drafts.

It makes no sense

it makes perfect sense if at and his wife wanted out, which is pretty clear now that is case

[TheSpecialJuan]

Did the Panthers get enough for Adam Thielen? He's 35 and in an expiring contract. It was a decent return, especially if training camp/preseason was any indication of his role in the offense this year. Just seemed like he was being de-emphasized.
https://x.com/josephperson/status/1960703635542651228?s=46&t=xeIgh_-Vr2aKxBkBJdfnKA

[carpanfan96]

Look at his wife's Instagram... He's excited to be going back. 

[PNW_PantherMan]

Just now, mrcompletely11 said:

it makes perfect sense if at and his wife wanted out, which is pretty clear now that is case

We got strong armed and bamboozled.  Convinced the guy to come back for one more ride and he pulled a gun out and demanded a trade to Minnesota right before week 1.