The Minnesota man is headed back home to potentially finish his career in purple and gold.

The Vikings are acquiring former star Adam Thielen from the Panthers for a 2026 fifth-round pick and 2027 fourth-round selection in exchange for the veteran wideout, a conditional 2026 seventh-round choice and a 2027 fifth-round pick, according to ESPN .

Adam Thielen is headed back to Minnesota. Scott Kinser-Imagn Images

There seemed to be some traction toward a deal last week, but the teams ultimately completed the deal after Tuesday’s 53-man roster deadline.

Thielen, 35, starred for the Vikings from 2014-22 after going undrafted out of Minnesota State.

Adam Thielen with the Vikings in 2018. Getty Images

He tallied 534 catches for 6,682 yards and 55 touchdowns in that time, including back-

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