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In nine seasons with the Vikings from 2014 to 2022, Thielen caught 534 passes for 6,682 yards and 55 touchdowns. He made two Pro Bowls, was selected to one All-Pro team, and logged back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons in 2017 and 2018.
Brosmer signed with the Vikings as an undrafted free agent after one season with the Gophers. The transfer from FCS New Hampshire threw for 2,828 yards, 18 touchdowns, and 6 interceptions for the University of Minnesota last season, helping the Gophers to their best passing season since 2019.
The Minnesota Vikings need a starting-caliber WR after Jordan Addison's suspension and Jalen Nailor's injury, and Amari Cooper is available.
Look no further than two of the most prominent teams in the 2025 quarterback market: The Pittsburgh Steelers added DK Metcalf to pair with Aaron Rodgers, and the Seattle Seahawks added Cooper Kupp to pair with Sam Darnold.
The Vikings' young depth at defensive tackle will be put to the test this season.
The Jets continued to bolster their interior defensive line Thursday, acquiring DT Harrison Phillips from the Vikings. The team also acquired a 2027 seventh-round draft pick from the Vikings in exchange for sixth-round picks in 2026 and '27.
The Minnesota Vikings are in the market for help, and they could turn to a familiar face with a trade for Adam Thielen.
Yes, Vikings running back Aaron Jones compared J.J. McCarthy's football brain to Aaron Rodgers. That's an incredible compliment from a teammate, but one that comes with a bit more strength since Jones was Rodgers' teammate in Green Bay for six seasons.