Jamal Adams Is Out for the Season. What Does It Mean for the Vikings?
The Vikings said Adams will miss the 2026 season after he stumbled without contact and was carted off in a preseason win over the Giants.
- On Saturday, veteran Minnesota Vikings defender Jamal Adams suffered a right knee injury during the team's 13-10 preseason victory over the New York Giants, costing him the entire 2026 season.
- The Minnesota Vikings signed the 30-year-old Adams on the eve of training camp, leveraging his familiarity with general manager Nolan Teasley from their shared time with the Seattle Seahawks.
- Without contact, Adams stumbled during the second quarter at MetLife Stadium, falling to the turf after playing 11 snaps that included a tackle for loss before leaving on a cart.
- The Vikings placed Adams on injured reserve Monday, with Coach Kevin O'Connell stating the organization is "crushed" for him and has "arms wrapped around him" during his recovery.
- To fill the vacated roster spot, the team signed cornerback Bryce Phillips, maintaining depth alongside Eric Wilson and Blake Cashman as they navigate the loss of the veteran defender.
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Vikings veteran Jamal Adams will have season-ending surgery for torn quadriceps tendon
Minnesota Vikings safety/linebacker Jamal Adams was placed on injured reserve after leaving a preseason game on a cart with what was later diagnosed as a torn tendon in his right quadriceps. Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell told reporters that Adams will…
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Jamal Adams is out for the season. What does it mean for the Vikings?
He had to be carted off during the preseason game on Saturday afternoon at the Giants’ MetLife Stadium
Vikings place veteran Jamal Adams on injured reserve, sign CB Bryce Ph
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota Vikings safety/linebacker Jamal Adams was placed on injured reserve Monday, two days after leaving a preseason game on a cart with a right knee injury. Adams, a three-time Pro Bowl selection, is expected to have season-ending surgery. The 30-year-old Adams was injured in his first game with Minnesota after signing on the eve of the start of training camp. The Vikings signed cornerback Bryce Phillips to fill Adams’ s…
Winnipeg Free Press
Vikings place veteran Jamal Adams on injured reserve, sign CB Bryce Phillips
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota Vikings safety/linebacker Jamal Adams was placed on injured reserve Monday, two days after leaving a preseason game on a cart with a right knee injury.
Vikings Beloved Defender Doesn't Hold Back About Season-Ending Injury on Defense
The Minnesota Vikings lost S/LB Jamal Adams on Saturday during their first preseason game against the New York Giants.The injury occurred when Adams was running with Giants WR Calvin Austin III. There wasn’t any contact, and Adams began to stumble and fell down. He then rolled over and started grabbing his knee.On Sunday, it was […] The post Vikings Beloved Defender Doesn’t Hold Back About Season-Ending Injury on Defense appeared first on HEAVY.
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