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4 potential cap casualties the NY Giants must sign in 2023

By Zak Musso

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Jan 15, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen (19) is unable to catch a pass while defended by New York Giants cornerback Fabian Moreau (37) during the fourth quarter during a wild card game at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 15, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen (19) is unable to catch a pass while defended by New York Giants cornerback Fabian Moreau (37) during the fourth quarter during a wild card game at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports /

3. Vikings WR Adam Thielen

The Giants are not only in the market for a No. 1 wide receiver, but also other pass-catchers to step in and help out the offense. Adam Thielen could fit that bill. The Vikings are $21 million over the cap, so they have significant work to do. If the Vikings release Thielen, they would free up $6.4 million in cap space.

Thielen is clearly past the prime of his career, but he is still a highly productive player. In nine seasons with Minnesota, the veteran wide receiver has hauled in 534 passes for 6,682 and 55 touchdowns.

In 2022, Thielen caught 70 passes for 716 yards and six touchdowns. Thielen has great hands and has proven to be a reliable target for the entirety of his career, something Danny Dimes would surely love to have out on the field with him. Yes, Thielen is no longer a youngster, but his talent and experience could be a great fit for this offense.

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