CHARLOTTE — Adam Thielen was still around the building this morning. There was speculation the Panthers and Vikings were nearing a trade for the veteran Pro Bowl receiver, after a week of rumors, but the talks had gone through peaks and valleys.

Wednesday morning, though, even as things felt imminent, Thielen arrived early, as he always does. He was operating under the same mindset as Dave Canales—a deal might not happen; be prepared to still give everything for the Panthers if it doesn't.

"I appreciate that about him," Canales said explained Wednesday afternoon. "For me it was like he just couldn't wait to get back on the field, and he really kept it professional with me, as far as just like, I play for you. I play for the Panthers, and so that's the approach he really took with me, and

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