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With Sam Darnold showing out, Addison remained a more than relevant fantasy asset last season. He followed up a solid rookie campaign with nearly identical numbers, and repeated as a top-20 option at the receiver position. Because of the presence of Jefferson, and what I think will be a more conservative passing game (The Vikings were already the middle of the pack in pass attempts), Addison will disappear for stretches, as he's done over his first two years. But his blow-up games are week winners, and he's a fantastic upside WR3 that has now exceeded expectations two years straight. Despite 19 touchdowns in his first two seasons, I'm still leery about trusting him to repeat those numbers for a 3rd straight season, especially since T.J. Hockenson will be healthy to start the season.
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Trade: Adam Thielen returns to Minnesota
Pick swaps in 2026 and 2027
By: Mike Krueger | Wed Aug 27, 9:46 am
|  | Homecoming: Panthers and Vikings are finalizing a trade for WR Adam Thielen to return to Minnesota, sources tell ESPN.
The trade: Vikings get Thielen, a conditional 2026 seventh-round pick and a 2027 fifth-round pick.
Panthers get a 2026 fifth-round pick and a 2027 fourth-round pick.
Thielen starred for the Vikings from 2013-2022. Now he returns. (Adam Schefter on X)
FFToday's Take: This trade has been in the works the last few days but the two sides were struggling on the terms. The Vikings have some depth issues at receiver with Jordan Addison being suspended the first three games. Thielen is familiar with Kevin O'Connell's offense and it won't be a surprise if he's in the starting lineup Week 1 against the Bears. Carolina will move forward with Xavier Legette and Jalen Coker opposite rookie Tetairoa McMillan.
| Vikings interested in trading for WR Adam Thielen
Addison suspension, plus Nailor hand injury spurring action
By: Mike Krueger | Fri Aug 22, 10:07 am
| | Vikings have inquired about trading for Panthers WR Adam Thielen, per league sources.
With WR Jordan Addison serving a three-game suspension and Jalen Nailor dealing with a hand injury, Thielen could wind up starting opening night for the Vikings if they can complete the trade. (Adam Schefter on X)
FFToday's Take: The Panthers could easily slide Jalen Coker into three wide receiver sets or elevate Hunter Renfrow if they make this deal happen. The Vikings currently have a depth problem at the position with Nailor nursing a hand injury, Addison's suspension and Justin Jefferson missing a good deal of camp with a hamstring injury. The move makes sense for the Vikings; let's see if they can pull it off.
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