Jamal Adams: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Minnesota Vikings News / TWSN / September 1

Minnesota Vikings Have an Obvious Decision to Make With Kyle Van Noy

After losing Jamal Adams for the season the Minnesota Vikings had to find more defensive depth. As far as their linebacker spot goes their replacement option could be emerging for them.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / August 18

3 Free Agents Who Can Help Vikings Overcome Jamal Adams's Injury

Injuries are the worst part of football. On Saturday, fans were reminded of that fact when Minnesota Vikings defensive back Jamal Adams suffered a season-ending leg injury in the team's Week 1 preseason game against the New York Giants.

Minnesota Vikings News / Viral Sports News / August 18

Vikings Make New Roster Move Following Jamal Adams Injury

The Minnesota Vikings made a difficult roster adjustment Monday by placing veteran Jamal Adams on injured reserve, ending his season after a serious leg injury suffered in the team’s preseason opener.

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NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 17

NFC Notes: Jamal Adams, Vikings Training Camp, Bears, Lions, Packers

According to Adam Hoge, Bears RB Kyle Monangai suffered an apparent right knee injury in Sunday’s practice after being tackled. No cart was needed, but

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / August 17

Jamal Adams's Injury Situation Could Have an Intriguing Silver Lining for Vikings

Minnesota Vikings fans were excited to see what veteran linebacker/safety Jamal Adams could do in a unit led by defensive coordinator Brian Flores. After a productive year with the Las Vegas Raiders, there was optimism that Flores & Co.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / August 17

One Vikings UDFA Is on the Right Path to Make 53-Man Roster After Jamal Adams's Season-Ending Injury

The Vikings entered their 2026 camp with several positions requiring close monitoring. While the quarterback battle and center uncertainty dominated discourse, safety was a point of concern for many keen observers.

NFL News / Bring Me The Sports / August 17

Vikings sign rookie cornerback Bryce Phillips after placing Jamal Adams on IR

The Vikings have officially placed safety Jamal Adams on season-ending injured reserve after he suffered a significant right knee injury in Saturday's preseason game.

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Minnesota Vikings News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 17

Vikings Officially Place LB Jamal Adams On IR

The Minnesota Vikings announced they have officially placed LB Jamal Adams on season-ending injured reserve. The Vikings also announced they have signed UDFA CB Bryce Phillips to a contract.

Minnesota Vikings News / EssentiallySports / August 17

Vikings Suffer Devastating Blow as All-Pro Defender Jamal Adams Is Out for Season After Preseason Injury

Just as the preseason optimism was beginning to build in Minnesota after a 13-10 triumph over the New York Giants on Saturday, the Vikings’ defense suffered a major loss.

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NFL News / Yardbarker / August 17

Vikings lose Jamal Adams for season, putting his career in doubt

The Minnesota Vikings knew the injury sustained by defensive back Jamal Adams on Saturday was not good. On Sunday, they received confirmation.

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Minnesota Vikings News / Field Level Media / August 16

Reports: Vikings defender Jamal Adams out for season with knee injury

Minnesota Vikings defender Jamal Adams will miss the entire 2026 season due to a right knee injury sustained in the team's first preseason game against the New York Giants on Saturday, according to reports by ESPN and NFL Network.

Minnesota Vikings News / Larry Brown Sports / August 16

Severity of Jamal Adams’ knee injury has been revealed

Jamal Adams’ run with the Minnesota Vikings is over before it even began. The former All-Pro defender Adams has been diagnosed with a season-ending knee injury, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported on Sunday.

Minnesota Vikings News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 16

Vikings LB Jamal Adams Out For Season With Knee Injury

Ian Rapoport reports that that Vikings LB Jamal Adams suffered a season-ending right knee injury in Saturday’s preseason game. Indications were that this was a serious injury for Adams and that could potentially cost him the season.

Minnesota Vikings News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 16

Vikings rumors: Jamal Adams’ devastating injury opens door for obvious Harrison Smith move

The Minnesota Vikings got their 2026 preseason slate underway on Saturday with a 13-10 road win over the New York Giants. Unfortunately, that result was overshadowed by a knee injury suffered by veteran linebacker Jamal Adams, which forced him to be carted back to the locker room.

Minnesota Vikings News / Pro Football Rumors / August 16

Vikings’ Jamal Adams Suffers Potentially Serious Knee Injury

It sounds as if Jamal Adams ’ first season with the Vikings may already be over. The three-time Pro Bowler exited Minnesota’s first preseason game on Saturday with a right knee injury, as ESPN’s Kevin Seifert details.

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 17

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Minnesota Vikings News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 15

Vikings LB Jamal Adams Suffered Serious Right Knee Injury

Per the team, Vikings HC Kevin O’Connell said that LB Jamal Adams suffered a serious right knee injury in Saturday’s preseason game. O’Connell added that the initial examinations of Adams’ knee are concerning and “don’t look good.” We will likely see Adams placed on injured reserve in the coming days.

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 15

Push for grass should grow stronger after Jamal Adams injury

NFL players' push for grass should grow stronger after Jamal Adams MetLife Stadium injury

NFL players have been making a strong push for the league's 32 stadiums to all move to natural grass, and that push should only get louder and stronger following the preseason injury to Jamal Adams on Saturday.

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Minnesota Vikings News / Field Level Media / August 15

Vikings' Jamal Adams carted off field vs. Giants

Three-time Pro Bowl defender Jamal Adams was carted off the field in his first game with the Minnesota Vikings on Saturday. The team has not announced details about the injury.

Minnesota Vikings News / Bring Me The Sports / August 9

Jamal Adams' number change hints at a flexible, versatile role in Vikings' defense

When the Vikings first signed three-time All-Pro Jamal Adams, it was notable that he was listed as a linebacker and given the jersey number 54, a classic LB number that Eric Kendricks wore for almost a decade in Minnesota.

NFL News / Yardbarker / July 28

Can Jamal Adams further his career revival with the Vikings?

With some NFL training camps already underway, the Minnesota Vikings pulled off a late signing that has a chance to be among the most underrated additions of the offseason.

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NFL News / Field Level Media / July 27