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Adam Thielen's wife seemingly wants the Panthers to trade star WR

Caitlin Thielen might want to go back to Minnesota.
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Dec 15, 2024; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers wide receiver Adam Thielen (19) runs after a catch during the second half against the Dallas Cowboys at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
Dec 15, 2024; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers wide receiver Adam Thielen (19) runs after a catch during the second half against the Dallas Cowboys at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images | Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

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You may be able to count Adam Thielen's wife among those who seem to prefer the Carolina Panthers send the wide receiver back to the Minnesota Vikings. That is where she and her husband spent most of their time together until Thielen was released and signed with the Panthers in 2023. Now, with rumors swirling, it appears she wants to go back.

Currently, there's a holdup over compensation, with the Panthers having the leverage and no incentive to part with one of their most reliable weapons in a crucial development year for Bryce Young. That hasn't stopped people from hoping, potentially including Caitlin Thielen.

Adam Thielen's wife shares Instagram story seemingly alluding to possible trade

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Oct 1, 2023; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) (left) and Carolina Panthers wide receiver Adam Thielen (19) and Minnesota Vikings wide receiver K.J. Osborn (17) (right) after the game at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images | Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

About 20 hours ago, Caitlin Thielen posted to her Instagram story a quote that seems to be about the potential Adam Thielen trade back to the Minnesota Vikings. It said, "Trying to trust God's plan! Even when you want something and pray for something so hard, HE ultimately has the final say, and some things are out of your control."

This could, of course, be about anything in her life. It isn't certainly about the Vikings potentially trading for her husband and the two of them, and their family, leaving Charlotte to head back home. But that is a big thing hanging over their heads right now.

She also trolled fans last week with a story hinting at "big news" before revealing that it was their dog being able to swim, not a big trade involving her husband.

Additionally, at this point, it looks as if the trade is mostly dead in the water. Adam Schefter reported on the Pat McAfee Show, "They have not made much progress. They have not been able to bridge their differences. And again, I'll lean on the (Trey) Hendrickson, (Terry) McLaurin theories that these things sometimes can come together, but Carolina is not willing to (just) give Adam Thielen away. So right now, subject to this changing, it looks like it won't happen."

Whether fortunately or unfortunately for Caitlin Thielen, the Panthers seem to be intent on holding onto the WR for one more season.

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Zachary Roberts is a journalist with a wide variety of experience covering basketball, golf, entertainment, video games, music, football, baseball, and hockey. He currently covers Charlotte sports teams and has been featured on Sportskeeda, Yardbarker, MSN, and On SI.

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