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.

In 2025, Thielen has recorded 8.9 fantasy points (1.0 per game) -- 151st at his position, 403rd in the NFL. Looking at his past three games, Thielen has picked up 22 yards receiving, on three catches (six targets), with zero touchdowns and an average of 0.7 fantasy points (2.2 total).

Adam Thielen didn't stay out of work long. The Pittsburgh Steelers signed the veteran wide receiver to their practice squad on Tuesday, a day after the 35-year-old was released by the Minnesota Vikings so he could pursue more playing time elsewhere.

The Vikings are waiving WR Adam Thielen. Does the departure affect the conditions of his early-season trade from the Panthers?

Kevin O'Connell explains Adam Thielen’s healthy scratch during the Seahawks’ Vikings blowout as the loss dims their playoff hopes.