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NY Jets rookie set for first NFL start after veteran’s injury

After entering the weekend listed as questionable, the New York Jets ruled out safety Tony Adams for Sunday’s Week 3 matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers due to a hip injury, paving the way for rookie fourth-round pick Malachi Moore to make his first NFL start.

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Jets Starter Has 'Legitimate Chance' Of Losing Job

One of the most interesting position battles to follow this offseason for the New York Jets will be at safety. New York signed former Jacksonville Jaguars starter Andre Cisco to a one-year, $8.5 million deal this offseason in free agency.

New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / May 23

Three-Time Pro Bowler Suddenly Back On Jets' Radar

The New York Jets haven't really had to think much about safety Jamal Adams since 2019. Adams was a star in New York and earned his first two Pro Bowl with the Jets in 2018 and 2019.

Jets trade up to No. 130, pick S Malachi Moore

The Jets have swapped picks with the Eagles, moving up to pick No. 130 in the fourth round to select Alabama safety Malachi Moore. Philadelphia will receive pick Nos.

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Jets Re-Sign RFA DB Tony Adams

Jets restricted free agent DB Tony Adams officially signed his one-year tender on Friday for the 2025 season. The Jets placed a right of first refusal tender on Adams, which will pay him $3.2 million fully guaranteed for the 2025 season. This allowed the Jets the ability to match any offer sheet Adams received from another team.

New York Jets News / Pro Football Talk / March 11

Jets tender S Tony Adams as a restricted free agent

The Jets agreed to add some new players to their secondary on Monday and they also moved to hold onto a member of last year's defensive backfield. They announced that they have tendered safety Tony Adams as a restricted free agent.

New York Jets News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 10

Jets Tender ROFR Offer To RFA S Tony Adams

The New York Jets announced Monday that they’ve placed a right of first refusal tender on restricted free agent S Tony Adams. The tender will cost the Jets $3.2 million fully guaranteed for the 2025 season. This allows the Jets the ability to match any offer sheet Adams signs with another team.

New York Jets News / Jets Wire / December 22

Jets' Tony Adams grabs another interception for Jets vs. Rams (video)

The Jets defense has struggled to grab interceptions in 2024 under Jeff Ulbrich. Now the unit has back-to-back weeks with picks after another has come against the Rams.

New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / December 22

Watch: New York Jets’ Tony Adams Claims First Interception of Season

New York Jets defensive back Tony Adams picked off his first pass of the season in the second quarter of Sunday’s game with the Los Angeles Rams. The Jets (4-10) were already ahead, 6-0, in the second quarter as Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford was leading his team toward midfield to try and tie the score.

New York Jets News / Athlon Sports / November 30

Jets Revealing New Stance on Controversial Roster Move

Two weeks ago, reports of the New York Jets benching young safety Tony Adams were all anyone could talk about. Why? Because anonymous reports mentioned

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25 NFL quarterbacks from the 2000s who you already forgot about

As years go by, it's easy to forget some of the players who suited up on the gridiron. While the quarterback is the one position in the NFL that is under

New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / November 30

Status of Benched New York Jets Defensive Star Clears Up ‘A Little More’

Two weeks ago New York Jets safety Tony Adams was benched before their game with the Indianapolis Colts. No reason was given, not before the game or after the game.

New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / November 25

New York Jets Boss Speaks on Owner’s Involvement in Benching Star Safety

After last Sunday’s game against Indianapolis, New York Jets interim coach Jeff Ulbrich had to address the benching of safety Tony Adams. By all accounts, he was a healthy scratch.

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New York Jets News / JetNation.com / November 20

Cimini Confirms Tony Adams Benching Came From Woody

When a list of allegations surfaced regarding Jets owner Woody Johnson following yesterday’s firing of GM Joe Douglas, there was one that stood at as almost being laughably false. Now Rich Cimini of ESPN New York has corroborated the claim.

New York Jets News / Athlon Sports / November 19

Jets Explain Bizarre Benching Of Young Starter

Tony Adams once was considered a rising player on the New York Jets roster. To be an undrafted player and fight for a spot as an every-down safety is nothing short of impressive for the Jets developmental team. Things have changed since Robert Saleh was fired, though.

New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / November 18

Why New York Jets Boss Opted to Bench Young Defender Against Colts

The New York Jets got safety Chuck Clark back from injury for Sunday’s game with Indianapolis. He slid into the starting lineup as expected. What wasn’t expected is that he didn’t slide in alongside veteran Tony Adams.

New York Jets News / Jets Wire / October 31

Jets players arrive to MetLife in Halloween costumes ahead of Texans game

It’s spooky season and game day. Why not combine both? A couple of Jets players have. The Jets (2-6) and Texans (6-2) will do battle on “Thursday Night Football” at MetLife Stadium in Week 9.

New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / October 26

New York Jets Secondary Suffers Injury Blow Entering Patriots Showdown

The New York Jets announced that safety Tony Adams would be downgraded to out for Sunday’s game with the New England Patriots. The Jets (2-5) will also keep tight end Kenny Yeboah out of the game due to an abdomen injury.

New York Jets News / Sporting News / October 25

Banged-up Jets head to Foxboro with two starters out and two more doubtful

The New York Jets may be without starting safety Tony Adams and wide receiver Allen Lazard in Week 8 against the New England Patriots.

New York Jets News / Jets X-Factor / August 19, 2024

New York Jets safety issues challenge to rival Giants

Tony Adams is ecstatic to see the Giants coming into town. During his Monday media availability, one half of the New York Jets’ starting safety duo expressed his excitement for the team’s upcoming joint practice against the team’s cross-town rivals.

New York Jets News / Jets X-Factor / June 4, 2024

NY Jets film review: Should Tony Adams remain a starter in 2024?

Signed by the New York Jets as an undrafted free agent out of Illinois in 2022, Tony Adams was perhaps the most surprising inclusion on the Jets’ initial 53-man roster that season.