ADAM THIELEN NEWS

Logs limited practice Thursday Thielen (hamstring) practiced in a limited capacity Thursday.

Impact Thielen maintained his activity level from Wednesday's session, and he now has one more chance to get back to full participation Friday before the Panthers potentially make a ruling on whether or not to activate him from injured reserve ahead of Sunday's game versus the Saints. He's been sidelined since Week 3 due to a right hamstring injury, and whenever he's able to return, he'll bolster a receiving corps that lost Diontae Johnson via trade to the Ravens earlier this week.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

Limited in practice Wednesday Thielen (hamstring) was limited in Wednesday's practice.

Impact Thielen, who remains on IR, continues to practice in a limited capacity. The veteran wide receiver will work to prove his health and be cleared to suit up in time for Sunday's game against the Saints. He could be in line to handle an increasingly key role on offense once healthy, following the trade of Diontae Johnson (rib) to the Ravens. Of course, the Panthers are playing for the future, so the team could opt to maximize opportunities for rookies Xavier Legette (a first-round pick) and Jalen Coker (UDFA), even once Thielen has retaken the field.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Andy Dalton inactive at Denver, leaving rookie quarterback Jack Plummer to back up Bryce Young

Quarterback Andy Dalton was deactivated for the Carolina Panthers’ game at Denver on Sunday, leaving rookie Jack Plummer to back up Bryce Young

OCTOBER 27 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Panthers without starting WRs Diontae Johnson and Adam Thielen for Sunday's game at Denver

Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young will be without starting wide receivers Diontae Johnson and Adam Thielen when he returns to the lineup against the Denver Broncos

OCTOBER 25 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Panthers rule out WRs Diontae Johnson, Adam Thielen Bryce Young will be minus two top targets when he gets back under center for the Carolina Panthers on Sunday.On Friday, receivers Diontae Jo...

OCTOBER 25 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Not yet ready to return Thielen (hamstring) is ruled out for Sunday's game against the Broncos, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Impact Thielen, who remains on IR, logged two limited sessions after having his 21-day practice window opened, but he downgraded to a 'DNP' listing Friday. With Diontae Johnson (rib) also ruled out for Week 8, quarterback Bryce Young will have to overcome a depleted receiving corps in his return to the starting lineup. Xavier Legette, Jalen Coker, David Moore and Jonathan Mingo will have to serve as Young's top wideouts versus a stingy Denver secondary led by star cornerback Patrick Surtain.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Another limited session Thielen (hamstring) was limited in practice Thursday, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Impact Since Carolina designated him for return from injured reserve Wednesday, Thielen has managed a pair of capped sessions as he closes in on his recovery from the right hamstring injury that he suffered back in Week 3. Fellow WR Diontae Johnson hasn't practiced this week due to a rib issue, so the team may feel compelled to get Thielen back in the lineup Sunday in Denver if Johnson isn't able to suit up. Ultimately, the Panthers will need to activate Thielen from IR by Saturday at 4:00 p.m. ET for him to have a chance to play this weekend.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to limited practice Thielen (hamstring) was a limited practice participant Wednesday.

Impact Thielen was designated to return from injured reserve Wednesday and can now be activated to the roster at any point. It's unclear if the Panthers expect him to play this Sunday in Denver, but the fantasy outlook won't be great if he suits up, as Bryce Young will be starting at QB against a solid Broncos defense.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Practice window officially opens The Panthers opened the 21-day practice window for Thielen (hamstring) on Wednesday, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.

Impact Thielen can be activated from injured reserve at any time within the three-week window, making him eligible to play as early as Sunday's game in Denver. The veteran wideout has sat out Carolina's last four contests due to a right hamstring strain. Once fully cleared, Thielen should reclaim a regular role in three-receiver sets alongside Diontae Johnson and Xavier Legette.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Practice window officially opens The Panthers opened the 21-day practice window for Thielen (hamstring) on Wednesday, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.

Impact Thielen can be activated from IR at any time within his three-week practice window, making him eligible to return as early as Sunday's road matchup against the Broncos. The veteran wideout has sat out Carolina's last four contests due to a right hamstring strain. Once fully cleared, Thielen will be slated to resume starting in three-wide sets alongside Diontae Johnson and Xavier Legette.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Expects to practice Wednesday Thielen (hamstring) said Monday he expects to have his 21-day practice window opened Wednesday, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.

Impact Thielen has missed a requisite four games since being placed on IR in September due to a right hamstring injury. It remains to be seen whether the veteran wideout could be a realistic candidate to get back on the field as early as Sunday's game against the Broncos, but when healthy, Thielen will rejoin Diontae Johnson and Xavier Legette atop Carolina's wide receiver depth chart. With the Panthers currently on a four-game losing streak and Andy Dalton having been pulled out of the lineup late in the team's Week 7 40-7 loss to the Commanders, it's possible a change back to Bryce Young could be in consideration by the time Thielen retakes the field.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Panthers sticking with Andy Dalton at quarterback even after 2 interceptions in loss to Falcons

The Carolina Panthers have lost three straight games since Andy Dalton delivered a feel-good win over the Las Vegas Raiders just days after first-year head coach Dave Canales made...

OCTOBER 14 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Falcons aim for third straight win vs. NFC South foe against struggling, injury-riddled Panthers

Kirk Cousins has the Atlanta Falcons on the rise

OCTOBER 10 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Panthers could be without both starting guards on Sunday against the winless Bengals

The Carolina Panthers could be without both of their high-priced free agent guard acquisitions on Sunday when they host the winless Cincinnati Bengals

SEPTEMBER 27 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

With Adam Thielen out, replacement WRs have to bring their own "sauce" While the Panthers are missing the veteran who went on IR Tuesday, they'll be looking for Xavier Legette, Jonathan Mingo, and others to help...

SEPTEMBER 26 • PANTHERS.COM

Set to avoid surgery Panthers head coach Dave Canales said that Thielen won't require surgery for the right hamstring injury he suffered in Sunday's 36-22 win over the Raiders, Joe Person of The Athlet...

Impact Carolina seemingly expects Thielen to make a full recovery from the injury through rest and rehab. After landing on injured reserve Tuesday, Thielen will be required to miss at least the team's next four games, and he won't be eligible to resume practicing until Week 8. Diontae Johnson should serve as the clear-cut No. 1 option in the Carolina passing attack sans Thielen, while young wideouts Xavier Legette and Jonathan Mingo will both move up a spot on the depth chart.

SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Panthers turn to youth to replace veteran wide receiver Adam Thielen on Sunday vs. Bengals

The Carolina Panthers will turn to a pair of young wide receivers to help fill the void of veteran Adam Thielen, who’ll miss at least four weeks recovering from a right hamstring i...

SEPTEMBER 25 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Panthers receiver Adam Thielen on his injury Adam Thielen was placed on injured reserve after sustaining a hamstring injury in Sunday's win at Las Vegas.

SEPTEMBER 25 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Panthers WR Adam Thielen will miss at least 4 weeks after being placed on IR with hamstring injury The loss of the former Viking is a big blow to an offense that broke out in its first game with Andy Dalton at quarterback.

SEPTEMBER 25 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Panthers WR Adam Thielen heads to injured reserve with hamstring injury

The Carolina Panthers will be without wide receiver Adam Thielen for at least four weeks

SEPTEMBER 24

Lands on IR The Panthers placed Thielen (hamstring) on injured reserve Tuesday, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.

Impact Thielen sustained the injury while hauling in a 31-yard touchdown reception in Sunday's 36-22 win over the Raiders and will miss at least the next four games while recovering from the hamstring issue. Carolina signed wideout Jalen Coker from the practice squad to replace Thielen on the 53-man roster, but second-year player Jonathan Mingo and rookie Xavier Legette will be first in line to see added reps behind No. 1 receiver Diontae Johnson while Thielen is on the mend.

SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Adam Thielen placed on injured reserve, among other moves The team placed the veteran wideout on IR, ruling him out for at least four weeks, after a hamstring injury in Sunday's win over the Raiders...

SEPTEMBER 24 • PANTHERS.COM

Reports: Panthers WR Adam Thielen headed to IR The Carolina Panthers are expected to place wide receiver Adam Thielen on injured reserve due to an ailing hamstring, multiple reports said...

SEPTEMBER 24 • THESTATE.COM

Bound for IR The Panthers are expected to place Thielen (hamstring) on injured reserve this week, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact Thielen exited Sunday's 36-22 win over the Raiders with a right hamstring injury and underwent an MRI on Monday. While the results of the MRI haven't been disclosed, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com relays that the injury is "fairly significant," and Carolina isn't preparing for Thielen to be available for any of its next four games. Expect Thielen's move to IR to be made official later Tuesday or Wednesday, with his upcoming absence set to open up more reps at receiver for youngsters Jonathan Mingo and Xavier Legette alongside No. 1 wideout Diontae Johnson.

SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Getting MRI on hamstring Thielen (hamstring) said after Sunday's 36-22 win over the Raiders that he will undergo an MRI on Monday, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Thielen was forced out of Sunday's win shortly after connecting with new quarterback Andy Dalton on a 31-yard touchdown in the first half, and he was subsequently unable to retake the field. He finished with three catches for 40 yards and one score. The results of Thielen's MRI will reveal more regarding the veteran wideout's chances of being available Week 4 against the Bears.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE