MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota native Adam Thielen's return to his hometown team proved to be short-lived.

On Monday, the Vikings announced the team would waive the 35-year-old wide receiver upon his request.

“Last week, Adam’s representation approached the team and asked if we would be willing to release Adam, expressing his desire to play a bigger role in the remaining weeks of what he has indicated will be his final NFL season," Vikings GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah said in a statement. "Following discussions through the weekend and out of respect for Adam, we have agreed to give him the opportunity to pursue more playing time elsewhere. Adam is one of the all-time great Vikings, and we wish him and his family continued success.”

Thielen posted a heartfelt "thank you" to fans on his social media a

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