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Vikings Insider Sends Clear Message on Adam Thielen Trade Rumors
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The Minnesota Vikings need help at wide receiver immediately, given the upcoming three-game suspension for Jordan Addison and a string of injuries depleting J.J. McCarthy's pass-catching core. NFL Network's Tom Pelissero confirmed that the Vikings are "seriously exploring" veteran receivers in the trade market as Addison's replacement to begin the year, Jalen Nailor, suffered a hand injury last week. Carolina Panthers veteran Adam Thielen is considered a top target, given the homegrown Minnesotan's ties to the team and familiarity with Kevin O'Connell's offense. Read more: J.J. McCarthy Faces Brutally Honest Take After Vikings Camp Minnesota Star Tribune beat reporter Ben Goessling addressed the possibility of a reunion with Thielen, who may be too expensive for what would essentially be a three-game rental before Addison returns. GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - JANUARY 01: Adam Thielen #19 of the Minnesota Vikings looks on before the game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on January 01, 2023 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - JANUARY 01: Adam Thielen #19 of the Minnesota Vikings looks on before the game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on January 01, 2023 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Photo by"How expensive of a solution do you want to find," Goessling said on KFXN-FM on Aug. 19. "This is the thing with Adam Thielen, he has a $6M base salary. Do you want to spend that much on somebody you may only use in that significant of a role for a few weeks... It would be fun... I don't see it, but it would be fun." The Vikings have the cap space to take on Thielen's contract, but whether he would be willing to take a step back into the third wide receiver spot once Addison returns from suspension remains to be seen. Read more: Vikings Get Major Justin Jefferson Development as Season Nears Thielen is considered a trade target due to the Panthers' wide receiver room overhaul over the past two years. Carolina has spent back-to-back first-round picks at the position in Xavier Legette and No. 8 overall pick Tetairoa McMillan. Meanwhile, in Minnesota, Nailor's outlook to start the season remains a major question. He is considered week-to-week with a hand injury that the team is continuing to assess. For more Vikings and NFL news, head to Newsweek Sports.
Newsweek
8 hours ago
- Newsweek
Packers Reveal Jordan Love Injury Update With Week 1 Looming
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The Green Bay Packers have dealt with quite a few injuries issues already during training camp. With Week 1 of the regular season coming up quickly, Jordan Love is one of the most important injuries that fans are monitoring. Love had to undergo a surgical procedure on his thumb. Thankfully, it involves his non-throwing hand. Other injuries of note are star safety Xavier McKinney, backup running back MarShawn Lloyd, cornerback Nate Hobbs, and wide receiver Christian Watson. Jordan Love #10 of the Green Bay Packers warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday at Hard Rock Stadium on December 25, 2023 in Miami Gardens, Florida. Jordan Love #10 of the Green Bay Packers warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday at Hard Rock Stadium on December 25, 2023 in Miami Gardens, Florida. Photo byHopefully, most of those players will be back to face the Detroit Lions in Week 1 on September 7. Watson will not be available, but there is still hope on the other players. Read more: Dan Orlovsky Reveals Who Rams Should Target to Replace Matthew Stafford With that being said, a new update has been shared about Love. Matt LaFleur, the Packers' head coach, spoke out with a brief update about the team's franchise quarterback. Love returned to practice in limited form. "I thought it was good just to get him back out there, back in the mix, into the rhythm of playing quarterback," LaFleur said. "We did some different things with him that we haven't done in the past. I mean, we pretty much were primarily doing everything under center. So, I thought it was good work." While he is back and participating with the team, LaFleur did make it clear that Love will be "very limited" in the team's joint practice with the Seattle Seahawks. Love enters the 2025 season with huge expectations and a lot of questions. He was expected to have a breakout season in 2024, but a knee injury in Week 1 that knocked him out for two games derailed those plans. After the injury, he was never able to get back into a good rhythm. Assuming he enters the upcoming campaign fully healthy, Love will have another chance to prove that he can truly be a franchise caliber quarterback for Green Bay. Read more: Browns Receive Massive Franchise QB Prediction From ESPN On the outside looking in, the Packers' offense is loaded with talent. If Love plays up to his full potential, Green Bay should be a legitimate Super Bowl contender. There is a lot riding on Love's arm and his health this season. LaFleur's update is a good one, but he needs to be firing on all cylinders by the time the Packers take on the Lions in a couple of weeks. For more on the Green Bay Packers and general NFL news, head over to Newsweek Sports.
NBC Sports
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- NBC Sports
Prior: Bartman incident shows 'beauty of baseball'
Dodgers pitching coach Mark Prior joins the Dan Patrick Show to reflect on why the Steve Bartman incident in the 2003 NLCS was special before explaining what his job entails and listing the power hitters who impress him.
