Jamal Adams says he 'fought depression' with Jets: 'They do not want to win'

Jamal Adams forced his way out of New York during the offseason, getting traded by the Jets to the Seattle Seahawks for two first-round picks. Adams has made it clear he did not enjoy his time with the Jets and during an appearance on the "All Things Covered" podcast, he revealed that being a part of the dysfunctional franchise affected his mental health.

"Bro, I fought depression in New York," he continued. "And I'm man enough to say it. I came home after a tough loss and just sat in my room in the dark -- no phone, no TV. (My dad) hated to see me like that. It killed my pops so much ... He was calling my agent at the time and saying, 'Hey man, I don't like seeing my son like this. I need him out of this situation.' It took a toll on my life outside of football."

Adams said the Jets "do not want to win" and this season, they have been able to achieve that goal swimmingly, as they are the only winless team with only seven games remaining. Meanwhile, the Seattle Seahawks are one of the best teams in the NFL, currently tied with the Los Angeles Rams and Arizona Cardinals atop the NFC East.

During his time with the Jets, Adams was able to establish himself as one of the league's elite safeties, being named an All-Pro last season and making back-to-back Pro Bowls. He has been proven to be a valuable contributor to the Seahawks defense, racking up 5.5 sacks in just five games.