The Thielen children already know the drill.
On Sunday night, wide receiver Adam Thielen announced his signing with the Carolina Panthers in a pretty special way. Instead of proclaiming it himself, he had his kids do it—through the triumphant sounds of Neil Diamond’s “Sweet Caroline.”
Good source!!! Adam Thielen announces he’s going to the #Panthers, via his IG stories. @athielen19 https://t.co/ShjE6fJuXS pic.twitter.com/ZT9dQpIUQb
— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) March 19, 2023
The soon-to-be 10th-year veteran is now onboard to the tune of a three-year pact. Per Aaron Wilson of Pro Football Network, the agreement can be worth up to $25 million—with $14 million guaranteed and an $8.3 million signing bonus.
Thielen, a Detroit Lakes, Minn. native and Minnesota State University product, has spent each of his nine NFL seasons with . . . *drum roll* . . . the Minnesota Vikings. From 2014 to 2022, he amassed 6,682 yards and 55 touchdowns off 534 receptions.
Although the 32-year-old is no longer the prime two-time Pro Bowler back from 2018, Thielen is fresh off a productive campaign—one in which he pieced together 70 catches for 716 yards and six scores. So along with what’s left in that tank, the nine-year veteran will bring some presence and experience to what’ll likely be a young receivers room.
Oh, and he’ll also be bringing over a few kids who are ready to win.
