{"id":20667,"date":"2025-12-02T17:57:30","date_gmt":"2025-12-02T21:57:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/adam-thielen-joins-steelers-after-vikings-waive-two-time-pro-bowl-receiver-in-shocking-release\/"},"modified":"2025-12-02T17:57:46","modified_gmt":"2025-12-02T21:57:46","slug":"88393-adam-thielen-gets-claimed-by-steelers-after-vikings-waive-two-time-pro-bowler","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/88393-adam-thielen-gets-claimed-by-steelers-after-vikings-waive-two-time-pro-bowler\/","title":{"rendered":"Adam Thielen joins Steelers after Vikings waive two-time Pro Bowl receiver in shocking release"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style='font-size:1.1em;font-weight:500;line-height:1.6;margin-bottom:20px'><b>Adam Thielen<\/b> gets claimed by the <b>Pittsburgh Steelers<\/b> after the Minnesota Vikings waived the two-time <b>Pro Bowl<\/b> wide receiver on December 1, 2025. The veteran wideout requested his release and gets one more chance to compete for a championship in his final NFL season.<\/p>\n<div style='background:#f9f9f9;padding:20px;border-left:4px solid #e74c3c;margin:25px 0'>\n<h3 style='margin-top:0'>\ud83d\udd25 Quick Facts<\/h3>\n<ul style='margin:10px 0;padding-left:20px'>\n<li><b>Thielen<\/b> was claimed by the <b>Steelers<\/b> on the waiver wire after being waived on December 1, 2025.<\/li>\n<li>The 35-year-old recorded <b>8 catches for 69 yards<\/b> in <b>11 games<\/b> with Minnesota in 2025.<\/li>\n<li><b>Thielen<\/b> is a two-time <b>Pro Bowl<\/b> selection (2017, 2018) with <b>693 career catches<\/b> and <b>64 touchdowns<\/b>.<\/li>\n<li>The <b>Vikings<\/b> granted his release request so he could finish his career with a competitive team.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Veteran Receiver Finds New Home in Pittsburgh<\/h2>\n<p>The <b>Pittsburgh Steelers<\/b> claimed <b>Adam Thielen<\/b> off waivers after the <b>Minnesota Vikings<\/b> decided to part ways with the veteran wide receiver. <b>Thielen<\/b> was a healthy scratch in the <b>Vikings<\/b>&#8216; devastating 26-0 loss to the <b>Seattle Seahawks<\/b> on November 30, which prompted his request for release. According to ESPN&#8217;s <b>Adam Schefter<\/b>, the <b>Steelers<\/b> wasted no time securing the experienced pass-catcher on December 2, 2025.<\/p>\n<p>At age 35, <b>Thielen<\/b> brings a wealth of NFL experience to <b>Pittsburgh<\/b>&#8216;s receiving corps. During his second stint with Minnesota, the veteran caught 8 passes for 69 yards on 18 targets over 11 games. Despite the limited production, <b>Thielen<\/b> contributed important plays, including a 2-point conversion reception in the <b>Vikings<\/b>&#8216; Week 1 comeback victory against Chicago.<\/p>\n<h2>A Legendary Vikings Career Comes to an End<\/h2>\n<p><b>Adam Thielen<\/b> is a Minnesota native who spent the majority of his career with the <b>Vikings<\/b>, earning two <b>Pro Bowl<\/b> selections in 2017 and 2018. The prolific receiver has amassed <b>693 career catches for 8,380 yards and 64 touchdowns<\/b> across his NFL journey. From 2016 to 2022, <b>Thielen<\/b> averaged nearly 1,000 receiving yards and 7.7 touchdowns per season while wearing the purple uniform.<\/p>\n<p>In a heartfelt social media post, <b>Thielen<\/b> expressed his gratitude to the <b>Vikings<\/b> organization while announcing his decision to pursue opportunities elsewhere. &#8220;Since this past Spring, I knew this was going to be my last season playing in the National Football League,&#8221; he wrote, noting that the <b>Vikings<\/b> organization granted him permission to chase more playing time with a contending team.<\/p>\n<h2>Pittsburgh&#8217;s Roster Adjustments in Late 2025<\/h2>\n<table style='width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:20px 0'>\n<tr style='background:#f4f4f4'>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold'>Date<\/td>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold'>Transaction<\/td>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold'>Player<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd'>December 2, 2025<\/td>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd'>Claimed on Waivers<\/td>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd'><b>Adam Thielen<\/b> (WR)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style='background:#f9f9f9'>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd'>December 2, 2025<\/td>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd'>Released<\/td>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd'><b>Darius Slay<\/b> (CB)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd'>December 2, 2025<\/td>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd'>Signed to Active Roster<\/td>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd'><b>Asante Samuel Jr.<\/b> (CB)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p>The <b>Steelers<\/b> made multiple roster moves on December 2, 2025, beyond claiming <b>Thielen<\/b>. Pittsburgh released cornerback <b>Darius Slay<\/b> and promoted cornerback <b>Asante Samuel Jr.<\/b> from the practice squad to the active roster. These adjustments come as the <b>Steelers<\/b> prepare for a crucial stretch run heading into Week 14 against the <b>Baltimore Ravens<\/b>.<\/p>\n<h2>Minnesota&#8217;s Release Request Shows Respect for Legacy<\/h2>\n<blockquote style='border-left:4px solid #3498db;padding-left:20px;margin:25px 0;font-style:italic;color:#555'><p>\n&#8220;Last week, Adam&#8217;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.&#8221;\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p style='font-size:0.9em;color:#666;margin-top:-15px'>\u2014 <b>Kwesi Adofo-Mensah<\/b>, Minnesota Vikings General Manager<\/p>\n<p>The <b>Vikings<\/b> made the decision to honor <b>Thielen<\/b>&#8216;s request after he spent most of the 2025 season limited in playing time. <b>General Manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah<\/b> acknowledged <b>Thielen<\/b>&#8216;s status as one of the franchise&#8217;s greatest receivers while granting him his wish to compete elsewhere. This respectful parting allows <b>Thielen<\/b> to finish his career on his own terms with a team that can utilize his veteran presence and route-running expertise.<\/p>\n<h2>Will Adam Thielen Make an Impact Before Retirement?<\/h2>\n<p>The big question now centers on whether <b>Thielen<\/b> can contribute meaningfully to the <b>Steelers<\/b>&#8216; push toward the playoffs. <b>Pittsburgh<\/b> sits just one week away from facing the <b>Baltimore Ravens<\/b> in Week 14, and <b>Thielen<\/b> could potentially see action in that crucial divisional matchup. The veteran&#8217;s knowledge of NFL schemes and ability to run routes from multiple positions could provide value to a team searching for consistency at receiver.<\/p>\n<p><b>Thielen<\/b> has expressed his desire to finish his final NFL season with a playoff contender. While the <b>Steelers<\/b> face an uphill battle in the playoff race, adding a two-time <b>Pro Bowl<\/b> receiver with championship experience remains a low-risk move. Whether he gets significant playing time or serves as a mentor to younger receivers remains to be seen.<\/p>\n<h3>Sources<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><b>ESPN<\/b> &#8211; Breaking news and transaction coverage via Adam Schefter<\/li>\n<li><b>Minnesota Vikings<\/b> &#8211; Official statement and Thielen release announcement<\/li>\n<li><b>Pittsburgh Steelers<\/b> &#8211; Roster transactions and official team updates<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":20,"featured_media":20666,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"schema_org_data":"{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Adam Thielen\"},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Darius Slay\"},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Asante Samuel Jr.\"},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Kwesi Adofo-Mensah\"},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Adam 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