Adam Thielen joins ESPN's NFL Live for 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 5:45 PM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026
Adam Thielen, former receiver for the Carolina Panthers, will begin his role with ESPN's NFL Live today at 4 p.m. ET. Thielen spent two seasons with the Panthers, totaling 151 receptions for 1,629 yards and nine touchdowns. Before joining Carolina, he played a decade with the Minnesota Vikings, where he was a leading pass catcher. Thielen announced his retirement after a brief stint with the Vikings and Steelers in 2025. He will appear on NFL Live every Wednesday alongside host Molly McGrath and analysts Dan Orlovsky and Andrew Hawkins.
- •Thielen will debut on NFL Live today at 4 p.m. ET
- •He had 151 catches for 1,629 yards with the Panthers
- •Thielen played 12 NFL seasons, retiring at age 35
- •He previously spent ten years with the Minnesota Vikings
- •Thielen's role includes appearances every Wednesday on the show
- 5:45 PMYahoo Sports — Former Panthers WR picks up new gig with ESPN
"Another former Panthers player is getting in front of the camera for a fresh career move.
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