Thielen finds himself as a starter alongside first-round picks Xavier Legette and Tetairoa McMillan, but the Panthers could get some value from him in a trade. While Thielen is 35 years old, he still has the ability to be a top contributor for an offense this season.

The rumored trade between the Carolina Panthers and Minnesota Vikings for Adam Thielen receives a brutal update.

The Carolina Panthers and head coach Dave Canales have a tough task ahead of them in determining the wideout room for their initial 53-man roster. But that process may become a bit clearer very soon.