(FOX 9) - A hometown favorite is coming back to play for the purple and gold, after the Minnesota Vikings traded to bring back wide receiver Adam Thielen.

Adam Thielein traded

What we know:

According to team sources, the Vikings have given up a fifth-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, and a fourth-round pick in the 2027 NFL Draft to the Carolina Panthers to bring Thielen back.

The backstory:

Entering his 13th NFL season, the Detroit Lakes-native was originally picked up by the Vikings as an undrafted free agent after playing for Minnesota State University-Mankato.

Since then, he has played 10 seasons with the Vikings, earning two trips to the Pro Bowl after appearing in 162 games, while recording 685 receptions for 8,311 yards and 64 touchdowns.

Thielen played the past two season

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