Thielen projects to reprise his role as the top slot receiver for Carolina during the 2024 season, with newcomers Diontae Johnson and Xavier Legette (hamstring) slated to primarily line up on the outside, Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Thielen caught two of three targets for 12 yards in Sunday's 9-0 loss to the Buccaneers.

Thielen brought in six of eight targets for 94 yards in the Panthers' 33-30 loss to the Packers on Sunday.

Thielen secured four of seven targets for 43 yards in the Panthers' 9-7 win over the Falcons on Sunday.

Thielen caught five of seven targets for 74 yards in Sunday's 28-6 loss to the Saints.

Thielen caught one of three targets for two yards in Sunday's 17-10 loss to the Titans.

Thielen secures eight of 11 targets for 74 yards in the Panthers' 33-10 loss to the Cowboys on Sunday.

Thielen caught eight of 11 targets for 72 yards in Sunday's 15-13 win over the Texans.

Thielen caught 11 of 13 targets for 107 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 42-24 loss to the Lions.

Thielen caught seven of eight targets for 76 yards and rushed once for six yards in Sunday's 21-13 loss to the Vikings.