Hey, he and Kevin O’Connell crossed paths in Minnesota for the 2021 campaign. Thielen threw with J.J. McCarthy this summer. The veteran wideout — who turned 35 on Friday — spent the bulk of his career with the Vikings and, yes, he’s from here.

The Vikings and Panthers are in talks for a trade that would put Adam Thielen back in the purple and gold, according to a The Minnesota Star Tribune report Friday morning.

"Vikings have inquired about trading for Panthers WR Adam Thielen, per league sources. With WR Jordan Addison serving a three-game suspension and Jalen Nailor dealing with a hand injury, Thielen could wind up starting opening night for the Vikings if they can complete the trade."