US EditionSteelers WR Adam Thielen announces retirement
Adam Thielen ends his 13-year NFL career with 704 receptions, 8,497 yards, and 64 touchdowns, retiring after a final season split between the Vikings, Panthers, and Steelers.
- On Jan 14, 2026, Adam Thielen announced his retirement on his Instagram story as a Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver.
- After the Minnesota Vikings waived Adam Thielen Dec. 1, the Pittsburgh Steelers claimed him Dec. 2 so he could seek more playing time, as Thielen said, `I wasn't playing a lot there`.
- Career totals show Thielen finished with 704 receptions for 8,497 yards and 64 touchdowns in 178 games, earning two-time Pro Bowl selection and holding the NFL record for eight consecutive 100-yard games.
- His season ended Monday when Thielen had two catches for 25 yards in the Steelers' 30-6 wild-card loss to the Houston Texans, finishing with 11 receptions for 117 yards in five games.
- From undrafted rookie to Pro Bowler, Adam Thielen rose from Minnesota State University, Mankato as an undrafted free agent to a two-time Pro Bowl receiver, making retirement clear at 35 with his December signing with Pittsburgh.
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"One of the best undrafted players": NFL fans react as Adam Thielen announces retirement after 13 seasons
Veteran wide receiver Adam Thielen officially retired from the NFL on Wednesday. After five regular-season games and a playoff duel with the Pittsburgh Steelers, the 13-year veteran called it a career.
After unceremonious end with Vikings, Adam Thielen announces retirement
Adam Thielen was supposed to sail off into the sunset in Minnesota after getting his highly anticipated homecoming last summer when the Vikings acquired him in a trade with the Carolina Panthers. After struggling to carve out a niche for himself with the Vikings this season, however, Thielen requested his release last month. He was claimed off waivers by the Pittsburgh Steelers less than 24 hours later. Now the 35-year-old receiver is ready to h…
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Former Vikings WR Adam Thielen announces retirement
Adam Thielen was supposed to sail off into the sunset in Minnesota after getting his highly anticipated homecoming last summer when the Vikings acquired him in a trade with the Carolina Panthers. That never happened. After struggling to carve out a niche for himself with the Vikings this season, Thielen requested his release last month with hopes of playing a bigger role somewhere else. He was claimed off waivers by the Pittsburgh Steelers less …
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