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Panthers GM Dan Morgan hits balance between upgrading defense, adding playmakers for QB Bryce Young

The Carolina Panthers had the worst defense in the league by far last season, but that didn’t stop general manager Dan Morgan from selecting wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan from Ar...

3 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Panthers select Arizona WR Tetairoa McMillan with No. 8 pick in NFL draft

The Carolina Panthers have given quarterback Bryce Young a deep threat, taking Arizona wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan with the No. 8 pick in the NFL draft

5 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Best of Social: Thielen continues to receive praise from stars Panthers receiver Adam Thielen received more praise over the weekend from some of the game's biggest names; this time, Justin Jefferson.

MARCH 30 • PANTHERS.COM

Best of Social: Adam Thielen was Cooper DeJean's "Welcome to the NFL" moment As the Eagles star cornerback does his postseason rounds, he continues to give Adam Thielen his flowers, as the toughest receiver to face du...

MARCH 22 • PANTHERS.COM

Adam Thielen to Return to Panthers for 12th NFL Season Adam Thielen and the Panthers have agreed to terms on a revised contract

MARCH 13 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Will be back with Carolina Thielen finalized a restructured contract with the Panthers on Wednesday, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Thielen said in early February that he wants to play for at least another year, and he'll be able to do that for a third campaign in Carolina on a revised contract. The veteran wideout's 48 catches and 615 yards last season were his fewest since 2019, but he played in only 10 games due to a hamstring injury and still managed to catch five touchdowns. Despite the missed time, Thielen led Carolina in both receiving yards and receiving TDs last season, and he'll likely continue to be a top target for up-and-coming QB Bryce Young next year.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Carolina Panthers Players Struggle to Decode Xavier Legette's Southern Drawl Adam Thielen and Bryce Young talk about Legette’s accent.

MARCH 2 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Prep Panthers: Adam Thielen donates new weight room to Mallard Creek High Thielen Foundation helps Mallard Creek graduate from cramped, hot quarters to a new spacious weight room.

FEBRUARY 25 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Super Bowl LIX Radio Row w/Adam Thielen Jake Delhomme and Jonathan Stewart speak with Adam Thielen from Radio Row in New Orleans. The guys recap the 2024 season, share their though...

FEBRUARY 7 • PANTHERS.COM

Plans to continue career Thielen relayed Thursday that he intends to continue his playing career during the 2025 season, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Thielen has one year remaining on the three-year, $25 million deal that he signed with the Panthers in March 2023. In two campaigns in Carolina, he has one 1,000-yard season under his belt (2023), averaged 10.8 YPC and 8.2 YPT and scored nine touchdowns in 27 games. Even as he enters his age-35 season, Thielen clearly still has something to give to what appears to be an ascendant offense under the direction of 2023 top overall pick Bryce Young.

FEBRUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

PHOTOS: Best of Adam Thielen Take a look at some of the best shots of Panthers wide receiver Adam Thielen.

JANUARY 17 • PANTHERS.COM

Adam Thielen on the positivity in Panthers locker room Watch the Panthers wideout speak to the media as the team heads into the offseason.

JANUARY 6 • PANTHERS.COM

Evaluating playing future Thielen said Monday he intents to evaluate his potential playing future now that Carolina's regular season has concluded, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Thielen said he's currently leaning a certain direction but isn't ready to reveal his thoughts. The 34-year-old veteran has one year remaining on his contract with the Panthers, though Carolina has a potential 'out' this offseason with only $5 million in dead cap. Still, Thielen was again one of Bryce Young's most trusted targets in the passing game during the 2024 campaign, in which he compiled a 48-615-5 receiving line on 62 targets, despite suiting up for just 10 games. If Thielen decides to continue his NFL career, it would seem in the best interest of both sides for him to stick with the Panthers.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Five-catch finale Sunday Thielen secured five of six targets for 44 yards in the Panthers' 44-38 overtime win over the Falcons on Sunday.

Impact Thielen made his usual solid contributions in the season-ending victory, finishing second in receptions and targets and third in receiving yards. Thielen was a key element in Bryce Young's resurgence over the second half of the campaign, and after a second straight productive season in Carolina, he could certainly be back in 2025 for what would be his contract year.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Adam Thielen knocks over the sideline camera after toe-tapping catch in Atlanta Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young drills a pass to wide receiver Adam Thielen who catches it on his way out of bounce resulting just...

JANUARY 5 • PANTHERS.COM

Adam Thielen's nifty catch yields 25-yard pickup for Panthers in Atlanta Carolina Panthers Bryce Young rips a deep pass to wide receiver Adam Thielen for a 25-yard gain.

JANUARY 5 • PANTHERS.COM

Falcons are leaning on rookie QB Penix as they try to protect fading playoff hopes against Panthers

Quarterback Michael Penix Jr. will make his third start as the Atlanta Falcons try to protect their playoff hopes against the Carolina Panthers

JANUARY 2 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Adam Thielen speaks to the fight in Carolina as the season closes Watch the Panthers wideout speak to the media in Week 18.

JANUARY 2 • PANTHERS.COM

Bowles, Bucs get outside help in bid for playoff berth and 4th straight NFC South title

Todd Bowles didn’t bother staying up late to find out whether the Tampa Bay Buccaneers got some much-needed help to make the NFL playoffs

DECEMBER 31, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Success of Baker Mayfield, Sam Darnold illustrates Panthers history of failure to develop QBs

Two years ago, the Carolina Panthers had both Baker Mayfield and Sam Darnold on their roster

DECEMBER 30, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Despite big game, Adam Thielen knows only answer is "flushing it" The veteran receiver provides a lot for a young Carolina Panthers offense. As one of the few silver linings in a loss on Sunday, he taught h...

DECEMBER 29, 2024 • PANTHERS.COM

Pair of TDs in loss Thielen secured five of six targets for 110 yards and two touchdowns in the Panthers' 48-14 loss to the Buccaneers on Sunday.

Impact Thielen led the Panthers in receptions and receiving yards while finishing second in targets, and he was on the receiving end of both of Bryce Young's touchdown passes (17, 40 yards). The veteran wideout's multi-score tally was his first of the season, and he'll take aim at the vulnerable Falcons secondary to close out the season in Week 18.

DECEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Adam Thielen talks about having one more opportunity to play Panthers football in the 2024 season Watch the Panthers wideout speak to the media after his two-touchdown performance in Tampa Bay.

DECEMBER 29, 2024 • PANTHERS.COM

Bryce Young talks two touchdown passes to Adam Thielen against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Watch the Panthers quarterback speak to the media after Sunday's game in Tampa Bay.

DECEMBER 29, 2024 • PANTHERS.COM

Mayfield throws 5 TD passes and Bucs keep playoff, NFC South hopes alive with 48-14 rout of Panthers

Baker Mayfield threw for 359 yards and five touchdowns to help the Tampa Bay Buccaneers keep their division and playoff hopes alive with a 48-14 rout of the Carolina Panthers

DECEMBER 29, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS