Adams carted off with knee injury in Vikings debut
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- Jamal Adams suffered a right knee injury and was taken to the locker room on a cart during his preseason debut with the Minnesota Vikings, playing just 11 defensive snaps before exiting
- Adams' final play was in pass defense on Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart's 15-yard touchdown pass to Malachi Fields with 13:32 remaining in the second quarter
- Coach Kevin O'Connell said the 'initial exam does not look good' and the team is awaiting imaging results before confirming the severity
- Adams, 30, was the Jets' first-round pick as a safety in 2017, has made three Pro Bowls, and played nine or fewer games in each of the 2022, 2023, and 2024 seasons due to injuries
- The Vikings signed Adams to a one-year contract last month on the eve of training camp, and have been using him at both safety and linebacker after he moved to linebacker last season with the Raiders
- The Vikings won the preseason game 13-10 over the New York Giants
Why it matters: Adams' latest injury lands on a player who has already played nine or fewer games in three straight seasons, threatening to end a one-year Vikings deal before it meaningfully begins. The Vikings invested a roster spot in a versatile safety-linebacker hybrid, and with the initial exam reading poorly, Minnesota could be evaluating replacement options before the regular season starts.
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