For years, Adam Thielen, a two-time Pro-Bowler, was Minnesota’s shining star. But sometimes even the strongest bonds have to face tough decisions. The familiar purple of Minnesota’s jersey will soon no longer feature the veteran wide receiver who grew up in Detroit Lakes, MN. Thielen made it clear in his official announcement.

“Vikings Family – Thank you!” Thielen wrote in his farewell message. “This is tremendously difficult for me to write and certainly not how any of us imagined this to go. As a Minnesota native, putting on this uniform over the years and representing this community both on and off the field has always meant that much more to me. This team is in my bones, it’s in my heart and it’s part of my DNA. I will ALWAYS be a Minnesota Viking. With gratitude and love, and I

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