The Pittsburgh Steelers have reportedly claimed veteran wide receiver Adam Thielen hours after he was waived by the Minnesota Vikings , a source with knowledge of the situation confirmed to ESPN 's Adam Schefter on Tuesday (December 2).

"Steelers claimed former Vikings WR Adam Thielen on waivers, per source," Schefter wrote on his X account.

Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah announced the team's decision to waive Thielen after he requested more playing time during what is expected to be his last NFL season.

“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,” Adofo-Mensah said. “Following discu

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