Just about everyone knows at this point that the Minnesota Vikings would love to bring wide receiver Adam Thielen back to the team for the 2025 NFL season. However, that would mean the Carolina Panthers would need to be willing to give him up.
So far, that's not a situation that seems likely. The Vikings have been accumulating draft picks lately and have compensation if Carolina is willing to get a deal done, but the veteran wide receiver seems to be stuck with the Panthers.
Minnesota could really use Thielen's help this season after a season-ending injury to Rondale Moore in the preseason, and a three-game suspension for Jordan Addison left the depth chart less than ideal for the upcoming season.