On Friday, the Minnesota Vikings released longtime wide receiver Adam Thielen. The move signals that general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and head coach Kevin O’Connell are looking at ushering in a new era of Vikings football and putting their stamp on the roster moving forward.
Thielen was a beloved player for the Vikings organization, and fans flocked to him as the hometown hero. Many fans and media took to Twitter to thank Theilen for all he’s done during his time here in Minnesota.
Adam Thielen lived out every Minnesota kid's dream. He played a full decade for his home state's NFL team.
Best of luck at your next stop, @athielen19. We'll save a spot for you in the Ring of Honor. #Skol pic.twitter.com/fUZvrtynKM
— Eric Thompson (@eric_j_thompson) March 10, 2023
Eric Kendricks gone. Adam Thielen gone. Two incredible players and unbelievable people.
It's part of life in the NFL, but it's still surreal to see an era of #Vikings football coming to an end.
— Will Ragatz (@WillRagatz) March 10, 2023
Adam Thielen's first and last touchdown for the Vikings. đź’ś pic.twitter.com/OPWgmA3mOY
— Janik Eckardt (@JanikEckardt) March 10, 2023
One of my favorite stories to tell from my time on the Vikings beat. Adam Thielen’s journey from D2 to a regional combine to PSQ to Pro Bowl wide receiver and Minnesota legend is still so wild to comprehend. https://t.co/uPcy3XRJQv
— Courtney Cronin (@CourtneyRCronin) March 10, 2023
What a run for Adam Thielen. No matter how many times his story was told, it’ll always seem unfathomable. I also cannot imagine how many times Adam accepted our interview requests and provided insight and that’s greatly appreciated. There won’t be another Viking like him
— Matthew Coller (@MatthewColler) March 10, 2023
There it is, end of an era, best of luck for Adam Thielen, they’ll never be another story like him, hope he can get a ring elsewhere https://t.co/Fre1uYwrop
— Alex Micheletti (@AlexMicheletti) March 10, 2023
A few thoughts on Adam Thielen now that the move is official 🧵:
First time I talked to Thielen was for a bye-week story on the 2012 MSU-Mankato team. He was a captain. I thought, "Nice kid — I'll probably never see him again." He obviously proved everyone wrong.
— Ben Goessling (@BenGoessling) March 10, 2023
One hell of a run for the future Ring of Honor member Adam Thielen. All the best to Adam Thielen in his next journey https://t.co/vwu4u15zI5
— Tyler Forness (@TheRealForno) March 10, 2023
It’s a bittersweet time to be a Vikings fan
Watching absolute legends move on from this franchise after everything they’ve given us.
While it’s sad, the future is bright here in Minnesota still https://t.co/kcAji0B1Jy
— Matt Anderson (@MattAnderson_8) March 10, 2023
Marveled at Adam Thielen's story. At how the kid who wore Moss' jersey for Halloween became a dude whose No. 19 was worn for Halloween. Also, appreciated how welcoming he was. Didn't have to ask Qs every few weeks about the new job, how it was going. But he did.
— Alec Lewis (@alec_lewis) March 10, 2023
Adam Thielen – “From Undrafted to Unstoppable” pic.twitter.com/48ylKwIoIB
— Dane Mosher (@___daner) March 10, 2023
I can’t imagine Adam Thielen not in a Vikings jersey 🥲
— Kailey (@MNkaileyy) March 10, 2023
Thank you Adam Thielen! You will be missed in Minnesota but I will always root for you! This is a tough one but I hope he is successful wherever he goes! Skol đź’ś
— AMarie (@Part_Time_Bro) March 10, 2023
This one hurts. Adam Thielen is the ultimate Cinderella story and it deserves its own 30-For-30.
Against all odds, walked-on to the NFL to play for his favorite team and became a Pro Bowler. Thank you for giving us your heart @athielen19!
— Tanner Weber – Purple Post (@Purple_Post) March 10, 2023
I’m going to cry. adam thielen is the sole reason I got into football. i don’t know what to do
— carly (@skol_wrld) March 10, 2023
As more moves continue to unfold, be sure to tune into Vikings Wire, as we have you covered for all the breaking news this off-season.
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