Jamal Adams is out for the year with a knee injury
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Key Points:
- Jamal Adams’s 2026 season is officially over due to a season-ending knee injury sustained after just one preseason game, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
- The specific details of Adams’s knee injury have not been disclosed, but it occurred on a non-contact play on artificial turf at MetLife Stadium.
- Adams, a former All-Pro safety turned linebacker with the Raiders in 2025, had recently signed a one-year veteran minimum contract with the Vikings and was expected to play multiple defensive roles.
- Despite limited preseason action, Adams impressed coaches and teammates, notably making a strong backfield tackle during his 11 snaps in the opener against the Giants.
- The injury highlights ongoing concerns among players about the impact of artificial turf, which is believed to increase injury risk compared to natural grass surfaces.
