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Vikings Legends Thielen and Ham Sign One-Day Retirements

3/22/2026

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On March 21, 2026, former Minnesota Vikings players Adam Thielen and C.J. Ham returned to sign one-day retirement contracts, cementing their legacies with the franchise.
Adam Thielen, undrafted in 2013, earned a Pro Bowl selection and opened the 2018 season with a record-tying start.
C.J. Ham, also undrafted, spent ten years with the Vikings as a fullback after moving from running back, underscoring the NFL draft's unpredictability.

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Story summary

On March 21, 2026, former Minnesota Vikings players Adam Thielen and C.J. Ham returned to sign one-day retirement contracts, cementing their legacies with the franchise.
Adam Thielen, undrafted in 2013, earned a Pro Bowl selection and opened the 2018 season with a record-tying start.
C.J. Ham, also undrafted, spent ten years with the Vikings as a fullback after moving from running back, underscoring the NFL draft's unpredictability.