Jamal Adams’ attempt to restart his career with the Minnesota Vikings just took a massive hit. The NFL Network first reported he suffered a season-ending knee injury in their preseason game against the New York Giants on Saturday. This is a brutal blow for Adams, who was in prime position to make the Vikings’ 53-man roster after working hard in training camp as a hybrid safety and linebacker.
Adams’ Wild Ride Continues, But Now It’s On Hold
This dude has been all over the map, right? At 30 years old, Adams has really bounced around the league. Remember when the New York Jets drafted him No. 6 overall back in 2017? Then he came to our Emerald City in that huge 2020 blockbuster trade to the Seattle Seahawks, which was wild at the time. He’s also spent time with the Detroit Lions, Tennessee Titans, and Las Vegas Raiders before signing with the Vikings this offseason. Throughout his nine seasons, he’s put up 546 tackles, 22.5 sacks, eight forced fumbles, four interceptions, and 36 pass deflections. He was really looking for a fresh start at a new position, shifting to linebacker late in his career. It’s a tough break to have that derailed before the season even truly begins.
What’s Next For The Vikings’ Secondary?
So, with Adams now out for the season, where do the Vikings even go? The attention is already shifting to free-agent safety Harrison Smith. The long-time Vikings star hasn’t officially retired, and there’s already chatter that a reunion between Smith and the Vikings makes a ton of sense after Adams’ injury. They’ve gotta fill that hole, and fast. You can bet Vikings brass is scrambling right now to figure out their secondary situation. It’s an unexpected curveball right before kick-off.
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Originally reported by Fox Sports.
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