Adam Thielen

With that, Thielen ends the season with 48 catches for 615 yards over ten games as the de facto No. 1 wideout for Bryce Young and Andy Dalton. The wily veteran had a receiving success rate of 59 percent in 2024, well above his career rate, and his 13.5 yards per catch ranks among the highest marks of his long NFL career. He had six games with at least five receptions in the run-first Carolina offense. Entering his age-35 season, Thielen could find his way out of Carolina if the team eats a $5 million salary cap hit this offseason. If he returns to the Panthers, Thielen could once again be the team's top pass catcher unless they upgrade at receiver in the draft or during free agency.