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Per me: Panthers veteran receiver Adam Thielen isn’t quite ready to hang it up. Thielen said this week that after getting away for a couple of weeks, he’s planning to play in 2025. “Yeah, I think I still have some more football in me,” Thielen said this week, via Ben Nagle of Daily Mail Sport. “We’ll see how that plays out in the next few weeks.” Thielen, who turns 35 in August, is under contract for 2025 but on a non-guaranteed salary. That could potentially make him a candidate to be released, particularly if the Panthers give him a post-June 1 designation. That would give Carolina $6.3 million in savings under the cap. But Thielen would like to be back with the Panthers in 2025, given how quarterback Bryce Young improved under first-year head coach Dave Canales. “I think that’s what has enticed me to want to play again is just the progression, the leadership, the type of things that they’re doing to try to create a winning culture,” Thielen said. “I really believe in what they’re doing. So there’s a lot to look forward to, especially with Bryce and his progression. And then, you know, just being able to add some pieces and see what happens.” Still, Thielen realizes he’s on the proverbial back nine of his career. “I think there’s probably more times now that you’re like, ‘Alright, there’s probably not much more,’” Thielen said. “So you know there’s an end in sight, but when that exactly will be is kind of a year-to-year thing.” Missing several games due to a hamstring injury, Thielen finished 2024 with 48 receptions for 615 yards with five touchdowns. He caught 103 passes for 1,014 yards with four TDs for the Panthers in 2023. https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/adam-thielen-i-think-i-still-have-some-more-football-in-me

He wouldn’t, but we sure as hell would

The major holdout of last years camp. See ya later!

Sign Godwin and call it a day. Spend draft capital on Defense. The only player worth trading for is Wilson.

I wouldn’t be mad but honestly we should not feel the need to lock ourselves into edge with pick number 8, it should be the best player available regardless of position. We will have a top ranked player available at 8 which could be a CB, safety, DT, WR, etc

it’s scary how good you are. He couldn't trick you for a second.

After watching our team give away all of its star players recently and seeing the results, you would think this board would learn its lesson. It’s hilarious seeing some of these takes saying they would pay him like a middle of the pack CB because of his previous injuries. The second he hit free agency there would be bidding wars to get him.

He’s getting paid. There should be zero doubt about that. He’s not leaving Carolina, he’s a top tier CB and you don’t let them leave.

I don’t think anyone wants to cut him really based on my post. The thing is, the team will very likely not accept the 31 million dollar cap hit and will have to make a tough decision on him. I agree 10000000% that we need to keep him and give a 2/3 year extension

Crazier things have happened, much less with a 31 million cap hit. I agree with you though that I would never cut him. He’s too valuable.

The Charlotte observer recently wrote about him and the pros/cons of re signing him as he has health with knee soreness the last few seasons and again dealt with knee issues at the end of this season but I still take that risk 10/10 times based on his career so far, very rarely ever missing a game. A 2/3 year extension seams reasonable and I doubt he wants to leave us and end his career here

Wrong. He’s on the last year of his deal and has a 31 million dollar cap hit. It’s a very real possibility he is cut (not that I feel that it’s a good idea)

I agree but say they cut him, that’s creating a massive hole on a team with a lot of holes. With Bryce going into year 3 of his rookie contract I say it’s worth spending big money on the line and building the defense through the draft and FA. We already have questions on center going on, and with the improvements being shown by Bryce, I can’t imagine we go backwards in the only strength of the team. It will be interesting to see how they handle it.

Is Taylor Moton. Let’s discuss this under appreciated, massive man. He has been as solid as they come his entire career and is one of the greatest Tackles we have ever had. It is crazy to think how solid he has been, and what could happen if he leaves us, yet here we are at a breaking point with his contract. he just turned 30 (still young enough for a few solid years), He has a massive cap hit next year of 31 million, we are already paying two guards top money, and have Icky’s contract coming around the corner. We cannot have a 31 million cap number for him next season, we would save 12 million if cut but would create a massive hole. If we extend him, we could cut down on his cap hit massively but would be spending big money on 4/5th of the O line (worth it in my opinion). So I ask the Huddle General Managers….what would you do?