Thielen & Ham Retire as Vikings Legends

On March 21st, here's the latest surrounding the NFL.

Two long-time Minnesota Vikings players, wide receiver Adam Thielin and Fullback CJ.

Ham headed back to the team facility on Friday to sign one day retirement contracts.

This move locks them in as Vikings for life after impressive careers.

Both earned their spots the hard way as undrafted free agents.

Thielin joined on a tryout in 2013, while Ham impressed coaches at a pro-day workout

before landing a rookie mini-camp invite in 20.

16. Thielin, a homegrown talent for Minnesota, climbed to pro-ball honors

with nearly 1,000 receiving yards in 2016 and a record time.

Shriek of 100-yard games in 2018.

Ham stuck around for 10 full seasons, shifting from running back to fullback along the way.

Thielin bounced to the Panthers as a free agent in 2023,

got traded back to Minnesota in 2025, then finished up with the...

Steelers after requesting a release.

Ham stayed put with the Vikings through it all.

Their retirements stand out right now, amid all the draft buzz,

showing how determination can build lasting legacies in the league.