Former Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen has offered his perspective on the current situation involving star wideout Justin Jefferson, according to a report from Heavy.com published Thursday.
Thielen, who spent nine seasons with the Vikings before joining the Carolina Panthers, addressed the matter in blunt terms, though specific details of his remarks were not disclosed in the initial report. Jefferson, a three-time All-Pro and the 2022 NFL Offensive Player of the Year, has been the subject of ongoing discussion regarding his contract status and role within the Vikings' offense.
The Vikings selected Jefferson with the 22nd overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, and he quickly established himself as one of the league's premier receivers. Thielen, a two-time Pro Bowler during his Minnesota tenure, played alongside Jefferson for two seasons before his departure.
