The Pittsburgh Steelers added wide receiver Adam Thielen off waivers Tuesday, the same day the team mutually agreed to part ways with six-time Pro Bowl cornerback Darius Slay.

Thielen, 35, becomes a Steeler one day after being granted his request by his former team, the Minnesota Vikings, to be waived to pursue more playing time in his final NFL season after his role with the Vikings diminished.

The Steelers are also signing cornerback Asante Samuel Jr. from the practice squad to the active roster, according to ESPN Tuesday.

Thielen was inactive Sunday for Minnesota's 26-0 loss to the Seattle Seahawks. He has eight catches for 69 yards in 11 games (four starts) this season in his second stint with the franchise.

Thielen played collegiately at Minnesota State before signing with the Vik

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