Summary
Longtime NFL wide receiver Adam Thielen announced his retirement after a 13-year career. Thielen, who started with the Minnesota Vikings and was a Pro-Bowl player, made his final appearances with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Key Facts
- Adam Thielen announced his retirement from the NFL on social media.
- He had a 13-year career in the league.
- Thielen was a wide receiver and a two-time Pro-Bowl player.
- He started as an undrafted free agent with the Minnesota Vikings in 2013.
- Thielen had more than 1,200 receiving yards in the 2017 and 2018 seasons.
- He recently played for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
- Thielen had 704 catches, 8,497 yards, and 64 touchdowns in his career.
- He announced his retirement plans when signing with the Steelers in December.