Jan 5, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Carolina Panthers huge receiver Adam Thielen (19) runs after a catch in opposition to the Atlanta Falcons in extra time at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images Carolina Panthers huge receiver Adam Thielen acknowledged Friday that 2025 could possibly be his ultimate season taking part in within the NFL.
Thielen turns 35 previous to the Panthers’ season opener.
“It could possibly be, yeah,” Thielen mentioned, when requested if he could also be getting into his ultimate NFL season. “I instructed you guys on the finish of the season, like yearly, you look again and also you say, ‘Hey, what left do I’ve to offer to this recreation?’ I talked to my household, they usually needed me to maintain taking part in. So it’s going to be the identical course of.
“Not gonna take into consideration that proper now. I’m gonna give attention to being the very best soccer participant I can presumably be, and it’s important to have that mindset on this league. And then as soon as the season’s over — consider, see the place we’re at, see the place the crew’s at, see the place I’m at individually and as a household. But undoubtedly, undoubtedly winding down my profession.”
Thielen missed seven video games final season after sustaining a hamstring damage whereas laying out to reel in a 31-yard landing reception within the Panthers’ 36-22 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders on Sept. 22.
He completed with 48 catches on 62 targets for 615 yards and 5 touchdowns in 10 video games (all begins) throughout his second season with the Panthers. He performed with the Minnesota Vikings from 2014-22.
The two-time Pro Bowl choice has 685 receptions for 8,311 yards and 64 touchdowns in 162 regular-season video games (128 begins).
–Field Level Media