Jamal Adams confirmed his move to the Minnesota Vikings for his tenth season on Monday night, posting “Year 10” on X. And get this, 12s: the guy pulling the strings to bring him to Minnesota is none other than Nolan Teasley, the new Vikings general manager. Teasley was right there in the Seahawks front office back in 2020, part of the crew that pulled off that blockbuster trade for Adams from the Jets. Talk about a reunion nobody saw coming!
A Hybrid Defender’s Next Chapter
This move is big for Adams, a three-time Pro Bowler known for his incredible versatility. He’s bounced around, playing for the Jets, our Seahawks, the Titans, Lions, and Raiders. He even successfully transitioned from safety to linebacker with the Raiders last season, showing off that hybrid skill set. The Vikings defensive coordinator, Brian Flores, has a track record of absolutely maximizing guys with Adams’ diverse talents. It feels like a perfect fit to get the most out of him in his tenth year, maybe giving him a fresh start and a clear role in Minnesota. For Teasley to be the one to bring him in after their history here in the Emerald City, it’s just another twist in a wild NFL offseason.
Big Money Battles And A Sad End Elsewhere
Meanwhile, elsewhere in the NFL, the contract drama continues. New England Patriots star cornerback Christian Gonzalez is proving he’s worth every penny. The guy, a No. 17 pick in 2023 out of Oregon, just became a first-time Pro Bowler in 2025. He ripped off 10 passes defended and 69 combined tackles last season for a Patriots defense that was fourth in the NFL in opponent points and eighth in opponent total yards. Oh, and he had just one missed tackle all season! So yeah, Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel is right to say those extension negotiations are “ongoing.” You gotta pay that man!
On a more somber note, it looks like Joe Mixon’s NFL career is over. What started as a “freak injury” nearly a year ago with the Texans is now sounding like a tragic end. Team reporter Aaron Wilson says it’s done, and Mixon himself reportedly told former Cincinnati Bengals teammates that his career is “over.” A source close to Mixon still has “some hope” for a return, but it appears unlikely. Eight solid years, two Pro Bowls, over 7,400 rushing yards and 60 touchdowns, plus another 2,400-plus receiving yards and 14 scores. That’s a heck of a career, and it’s always tough to see it end like this.
The NFL offseason rollercoaster keeps spinning, with Adams taking his talents elsewhere under a familiar face. For our Hawks, training camp is already buzzing, and while we’re not seeing any of these guys in green and blue, these stories remind you that every team is making moves, trying to find that edge. Our eyes are on Lumen Field, waiting for Coach Macdonald’s squad to show us what they’re building!
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Originally reported by Fox Sports.
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