The Vikings traded for Thielen prior to the start of the regular season, as their wide receiving corps was hit hard by injuries. However, in 11 games played this year, Thielen caught just eight passes for 69 yards. He was made a healthy scratch this past week, as the Vikings were blanked by the Seattle Seahawks, 26-0.

Adam Thielen was granted his release from the Vikings on Monday. He was claimed off waivers by the Steelers on Tuesday.

Adam Thielen requested a release from the Vikings to prove that he's still a capable player in his final season, according to his wife.

The Pittsburgh Steelers have claimed longtime veteran Adam Thielen off waivers, adding a huge weapon for Aaron Rodgers.

Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell said on Monday that Thielen had come to the organization last week and asked for his release. He was granted that request a day after being a healthy scratch in the Vikings' 26-0 loss to the Seahawks.

The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed veteran wide receiver Adam Thielen to their practice squad. The move came shortly after the Minnesota Vikings released the 35-year-old to allow him to pursue playing opportunities elsewhere.