The Minnesota Vikings have announced the following roster move:
WAIVED
No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. DOB Age Exp. College Hometown
19 Adam Thielen WR 6-2 200 8/22/90 35 12 Minnesota State Detroit Lakes, Minn.
STATEMENT FROM GENERAL MANAGER KWESI ADOFO-MENSAH
“Last week, Adam’s representation approached the team and asked if we would be willing to release Adam, expressing his desire to play a bigger role in the remaining weeks of what he has indicated will be his final NFL season. Following discussions through the weekend and out of respect for Adam, we have agreed to give him the opportunity to pursue more playing time elsewhere. Adam is one of the all-time great Vikings, and we wish him and his family continued success.”
Adam Thielen (19)
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