This is the first in a series of position previews for the 2023 NFL draft, which begins April 27. Today: wide receivers.
VIKINGS' OUTLOOK
There is a hole in head coach Kevin O'Connell's three-receiver offense after the Vikings released veteran Adam Thielen after 10 seasons due to salary cap restraints. He'll be seen again soon when the Vikings travel next fall to Carolina, where Thielen signed a three-year deal to pair with the eventual No. 1 overall pick at quarterback. Behind Justin Jefferson, tight end T.J. Hockenson and receiver K.J. Osborn combined for four 100-yard games in December and January; Thielen's most recent 100-yard game came Oct.