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Adam Thielen joins ESPN’s NFL Live as a weekly panelist

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 6:30 PM

Last updated Sep 16, 2026

Adam Thielen joins ESPN’s NFL Live as a weekly panelist

Summary

Adam Thielen, former Minnesota Vikings receiver, joins ESPN’s NFL Live as a weekly panelist starting September 16, 2026. Thielen, who retired from the NFL earlier this year, will appear on the show every Wednesday throughout the season. His rapid transition into media follows a two-day audition after the departure of Ryan Clark from the show. ESPN's lineup overhaul also includes Kyle Brandt, who joins Monday's edition of NFL Live for three weeks this fall. Thielen's debut includes discussions with fellow panelists Molly McGrath, Dan Orlovsky, and Andrew Hawkins.

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Key Details

•Thielen debuts on NFL Live September 16, 2026.
•He retired from the NFL in January after 13 seasons.
•His media role follows Ryan Clark's departure.
•Kyle Brandt to join NFL Live's Monday edition for three weeks.

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6:30 PMYahoo Sports — Adam Thielen joins ESPN’s ‘NFL Live’ as weekly Wednesday panelist

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Adam Thielen has a standing seat on NFL Live. The former Vikings receiver is joining ESPN’s studio show every Wednesday throughout the 2026 season, according to Adam Schefter, and will debut Wednesday alongside Molly McGrath, Dan Orlovsky, and Andrew Hawkins. It’s the culmination of a fast climb for Thielen, who’s gone from retired player to…
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