Thielen finds himself as a starter alongside first-round picks Xavier Legette and Tetairoa McMillan, but the Panthers could get some value from him in a trade. While Thielen is 35 years old, he still has the ability to be a top contributor for an offense this season.

The Vikings and Panthers are in talks for a trade that would put Adam Thielen back in the purple and gold, according to a The Minnesota Star Tribune report Friday morning.