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Vikings agree to deal with veteran LB/S Jamal Adams

By Thomson Reuters Jul 27, 2026 | 9:44 PM

Three-time Pro Bowl linebacker/safety Jamal Adams is headed to his sixth NFL team after ​agreeing to terms with ‌the Minnesota Vikings on Monday.

The 30-year-old veteran confirmed his decision with a post on X that said “Year 10 #skol.”

Adams ‌spent ​last season with ⁠the Las Vegas ⁠Raiders, amassing 45 tackles, a sack and a forced fumble in 17 games (four starts) as a ​linebacker.

Adams also previously played for the New York Jets (2017-19), ⁠Seattle Seahawks (2020-23), Tennessee ⁠Titans (2024) and Detroit Lions (2024). ​Adams earned his Pro Bowl appearances ​as a safety from 2018-20.

It remains ‌to be seen which position the versatile Adams will play for the Vikings. However, his ⁠addition comes as safety Harrison Smith mulls retirement.

Overall during his pro career, Adams ⁠has ‌tallied 546 tackles, 22.5 ⁠sacks, four interceptions, 36 ​passes ‌defended, eight forced fumbles ​and four ⁠fumble recoveries.

Adams is joining a stingy Vikings defense that ranked third in the NFL in yards allowed per game last season (282.6).

–Field ​Level Media