Wide receiver Adam Thielen has been cut by the Minnesota Vikings.
His 10 year run with the team comes to an end as they continue to deal with salary cap issues ahead of the upcoming season.
And of course, Thielen grew up in Detroit Lakes and played football at Minnesota State Mankato on a $500 scholarship.
Thielen, one of the Vikings' most consistent receivers in their history, had a bit of a down year in 2022, catching 77 passes for 716 yards and six touchdowns. He has a career line of 504 receptions for 6,264 yards and 49 touchdowns.
Vikings General Manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah said the following in a release.
"Adam will forever be a part of the Minnesota Vikings family and history. Setting the standard with his play on the field, being a selfless teammate, and making a permanent impact in the community, Adam's influence is significant. We are grateful for everything he brought to the Vikings organization since arriving in 2013, and I'm thankful to have had the opportunity to work with him over the last year. He is the best representation of what the Minnesota Vikings should stand for. I wish nothing but the best for Adam, Caitlin and their entire family."
He signed with the Vikings in 2013 after a rookie camp tryout and turned into one of the premier players in the NFL