The Minnesota Vikings waived wide receiver Adam Thielen on Monday (December 1) after he requested more playing time during what is expected to be his last NFL season, general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah confirmed in a statement shared on the team's social media accounts.

“Last week Adam’s representation approached the team and asked if we would be willing to release Adam, expressing his desire to play a bigger role in the remaining weeks of what he has indicated will be his final NFL season,” Adofo-Mensah said. “Following discuss through the weekend and out of respect for Adam, we have agreed to give him the opportunity to pursue more playing time elsewhere. Adam is one of the all-time great Vikings, and we wish him and his family continued success.”

Thielen, 35, a Minnesota nativ

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