Vikings WR Adam Thielen bummed out by Stefon Diggs trade

Stefon Diggs was finally traded by the Minnesota Vikings on March 16 to the Buffalo Bills, and his departure from the organization was expected.

The 26-year-old has wanted out of Minnesota for a while, but that doesn't mean his former teammates won't miss him this coming season.

“Obviously, it’s a bummer that he’s not here because it was such a fun duo to be able to work off one another and things like that, whether it be practice or games,’’ Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen told the Pioneer Press when asked about the Diggs trade. “So, I’m definitely going to miss that, but it will be fun to see him have success somewhere else.’’

Although Thielen was upset about the trade, he wishes Diggs nothing but the best in his new adventure in Buffalo.

“I have so much respect for him of how hard he works, how he approaches the game of football,’’ Thielen said. “I’ve learned so much from him as far as a receiver, how to run routes, different things like that. … We’ve talked since he got traded. … He is one of my good friends and will be for the rest of our lives.’’

Thielen and Diggs were a dynamic duo for the Vikings racking up 8,938 yards and 55 touchdowns since 2014.

With Diggs set to team up with Josh Allen in Buffalo, Thielen will be relied on more often by Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins. Minnesota's depth chart at wideout is as follows: Thielen, Tajae Sharpe, Dillon Mitchell, Bisi Johnson, Alexander Hollins, Davion Davis, Chad Beebe and Bralon Addison.

Thielen is, quite honestly, the only proven wide receiver the Vikings have at the moment. If they want to improve at that position, then they'll have to add a receiver in the upcoming draft.