The surging Carolina Panthers are getting one of their roster’s most important pieces back.
As announced on Tuesday afternoon, the team has activated wideout Adam Thielen to their 53-man roster. The 11th-year receiver has missed the last seven games due to a hamstring injury.
Thielen sustained the setback in Week 3, while scoring on a 31-yard touchdown pass in Carolina’s 36-22 win over the Las Vegas Raiders. He would be placed on injured reserve two days later.
Carolina then designated Thielen to return to practice on Oct. 23, opening up the 21-day window for the 34-year-old to be moved back to the active roster. Tomorrow would have marked the final day for the Panthers to do so.
Last season saw Thielen lead the team in targets (137), receptions (103) and receiving yards (1,014). In his three games this year, he’s totaled eight catches for 109 yards and the score.
To make room for Thielen, the Panthers waived veteran tight end Jordan Matthews from the active roster.
The team also released wide receiver Cam Johnson from the practice squad.
