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Adam Thielen misses the rest of the season with ankle surgery
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen will miss the rest of the NFL season due to ankle surgery, The Athletic reported.
The #Vikings have placed Adam Thielen on IR.
TE Ben Ellefson has been designated for return; returned to practice. pic.twitter.com/O5NpI0EUeE
– Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) December 29, 2021
Thielen says goodbye to the 2021-22 season with 67 receptions for 726 yards and 10 touchdowns, a sensitive loss for the Vikings, who are still fighting for their place in the postseason going into Week 17 with a 7-8 record in the season. NFC North.
The receiver was the safest card in Minnesota’s passing game, adding 118 league experience games, 5,966 yards and 49 touchdowns.
