Wide receiver Adam Thielen's representation recently approached the Minnesota Vikings about releasing him , as the 35-year-old wideout wanted to play a larger role in an offense in what will be his final NFL season. Thielen, after being waived Monday, will get a chance to do just that after being claimed by the Pittsburgh Steelers on Tuesday, per NFL Media .

The Vikings traded for Thielen prior to the start of the regular season, as their wide receiving corps was hit hard by injuries. However, in 11 games played this year, Thielen caught just eight passes for 69 yards. He was made a healthy scratch this past week, as the Vikings were blanked by the Seattle Seahawks , 26-0. Vikings release Adam Thielen: Minnesota parts ways with veteran WR, who wants larger role befor

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