On March 18th, 2021, the Carolina Panthers announced that they had signed wide receiver Adam Thielen to a three-year deal. This move was seen as a major coup for the Panthers, as Thielen is one of the most talented wide receivers in the NFL.
Adam Thielen is a seven-year veteran who has spent his entire career with the Minnesota Vikings. During his time with the Vikings, Thielen established himself as one of the top wide receivers in the league, earning two Pro Bowl selections and two All-Pro selections. He also set numerous franchise records, including most receptions in a season (143) and most receiving yards in a season (1,373).
The Panthers are hoping that Thielen can bring his veteran leadership and playmaking ability to their offense. With the addition of Thielen, the Panthers now have a formidable receiving corps that includes D.J. Moore, Robby Anderson, and Curtis Samuel. This group should give quarterback Sam Darnold plenty of weapons to work with as he looks to lead the Panthers to the playoffs for the first time since 2017.
The signing of Adam Thielen is a major step forward for the Panthers and their fans should be excited about what he brings to the team. His veteran presence and playmaking ability should help the Panthers take the next step in their rebuilding process and make them a legitimate contender in the NFC South.