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BOMBSHELL: Vikings and Panthers Closing In on Massive Compensation Package for Adam Thielen Deal
Posted on August 25, 2025 - 3:26 pm
In a stunning development that could reshape the Minnesota Vikings’ offense, negotiations are heating up between the Vikings and the Carolina Panthers to bring wide receiver Adam Thielen back to his home state, according to Ben Goessling of the Minnesota Star Tribune. The Vikings, desperate to bolster their depleted wide receiver room, are reportedly deep in discussions to reunite with the fan-favorite veteran, and a deal could be imminent.
Speaking on the Access Vikings podcast Monday morning, Goessling revealed that the trade talks have centered on finding the right balance of draft pick compensation and salary allocation. “The wide receiver discussion has been going on, they’ve been looking into options at that spot,” Goessling said. “They have been talking with the Panthers about Adam Thielen for a trade. My understanding is at this point that it has been a matter of what’s the draft pick compensation going to be? Can they get to a spot where everybody is happy with it? Especially when you have to throw in the consideration of Thielen’s contract.”
Thielen, a Minnesota native and former Vikings star, carries a $10.1 million cap hit for the 2025 season, with a base salary of $6.25 million, per Over The Cap. The financial logistics are a key sticking point in the negotiations. Goessling speculated that the draft capital the Panthers receive could be adjusted based on how much of Thielen’s salary they’re willing to absorb. “How much of that do the Vikings pick up? They could afford to pick up all of it, but if you’re saying that to the Panthers, you’re probably saying, ‘Guys, that has to affect the level of the draft pick we’re sending back to you,’” Goessling explained. “I think the negotiations are kind of ongoing and being handled on those lines, along those terms.”
Sources suggest the trade could involve a Day 3 draft pick, likely in the fifth round, especially if the Vikings take on a significant portion of Thielen’s salary. Minnesota’s 2026 draft arsenal is well-stocked, providing flexibility to make this deal happen.
Goessling noted that the additional fifth-round pick from the Eagles could be the key to pushing this trade across the finish line. “The fact they have another fifth now I think matters in this. I think that could be part of what helps get that trade over the line,” he said.
Adding fuel to the excitement, Thielen is reportedly enthusiastic about the prospect of returning to Minnesota, where he spent the first nine years of his NFL career, earning two Pro Bowl nods and the adoration of Vikings fans. “I think there’s a lot of interest in doing it. I think Thielen is open to the idea, excited about the idea,” Goessling added.
As the Vikings aim to fortify their receiving corps and make a playoff push, bringing back a proven playmaker like Thielen could be a game-changer. With negotiations intensifying, all eyes are on Minnesota and Carolina to see if they can finalize a deal that satisfies both sides. Will the Vikings land their hometown hero? Stay tuned—this blockbuster trade could be just days away from becoming reality.
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BOMBSHELL: Vikings and Panthers Closing In on Massive Compensation Package for Adam Thielen Deal
Posted on August 25, 2025 - 3:26 pm
In a stunning development that could reshape the Minnesota Vikings’ offense, negotiations are heating up between the Vikings and the Carolina Panthers to bring wide receiver Adam Thielen back to his home state, according to Ben Goessling of the Minnesota Star Tribune. The Vikings, desperate to bolster their depleted wide receiver room, are reportedly deep in discussions to reunite with the fan-favorite veteran, and a deal could be imminent.
Speaking on the Access Vikings podcast Monday morning, Goessling revealed that the trade talks have centered on finding the right balance of draft pick compensation and salary allocation. “The wide receiver discussion has been going on, they’ve been looking into options at that spot,” Goessling said. “They have been talking with the Panthers about Adam Thielen for a trade. My understanding is at this point that it has been a matter of what’s the draft pick compensation going to be? Can they get to a spot where everybody is happy with it? Especially when you have to throw in the consideration of Thielen’s contract.”
Thielen, a Minnesota native and former Vikings star, carries a $10.1 million cap hit for the 2025 season, with a base salary of $6.25 million, per Over The Cap. The financial logistics are a key sticking point in the negotiations. Goessling speculated that the draft capital the Panthers receive could be adjusted based on how much of Thielen’s salary they’re willing to absorb. “How much of that do the Vikings pick up? They could afford to pick up all of it, but if you’re saying that to the Panthers, you’re probably saying, ‘Guys, that has to affect the level of the draft pick we’re sending back to you,’” Goessling explained. “I think the negotiations are kind of ongoing and being handled on those lines, along those terms.”
Sources suggest the trade could involve a Day 3 draft pick, likely in the fifth round, especially if the Vikings take on a significant portion of Thielen’s salary. Minnesota’s 2026 draft arsenal is well-stocked, providing flexibility to make this deal happen.
Goessling noted that the additional fifth-round pick from the Eagles could be the key to pushing this trade across the finish line. “The fact they have another fifth now I think matters in this. I think that could be part of what helps get that trade over the line,” he said.
Adding fuel to the excitement, Thielen is reportedly enthusiastic about the prospect of returning to Minnesota, where he spent the first nine years of his NFL career, earning two Pro Bowl nods and the adoration of Vikings fans. “I think there’s a lot of interest in doing it. I think Thielen is open to the idea, excited about the idea,” Goessling added.
As the Vikings aim to fortify their receiving corps and make a playoff push, bringing back a proven playmaker like Thielen could be a game-changer. With negotiations intensifying, all eyes are on Minnesota and Carolina to see if they can finalize a deal that satisfies both sides. Will the Vikings land their hometown hero? Stay tuned—this blockbuster trade could be just days away from becoming reality.
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