Dec. 1 (UPI) -- The Minnesota Vikings waived veteran wide receiver Adam Thielen, who requested his release during his final season, the team announced Monday.
"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 general manager 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, 35, totaled eight catches for 69 yards over 11 appearances this season for the Vikings. He was inactive for the Vikings' 26-0 loss to the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday in Seattle.
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