EAGAN, Minn. -- Receiver Adam Thielen started every game he played for the Minnesota Vikings over the past six seasons.
In March, the Vikings released him.
Since then, the team has added only one receiver to its roster: Journeyman Brandon Powell, who has started eight games for three teams over the past five seasons.
Those factors lead to a reasonable conclusion: It's veteran K.J. Osborn's turn to move into a full-time starting role after playing two seasons as their No. 3 receiver.
Osborn, for one, agrees.