Jamal Adams carted off with knee injury in Vikings crusher

Nypost · Aug 15, 2026 · 451 words · By Andrew Crane

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Add The New York Post on Google Jamal Adams’ Vikings debut took a crushing turn in the preseason opener, as the veteran — and former Jets safety — was carted off the field with a knee injury during Minnesota’s game against the Giants at MetLife Stadium on…

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Early in the second quarter, Adams lined up in the slot with the Giants facing a second-and-12, but as he tracked wideout Calvin Austin III across the field, he crumbled to the turf with an injury that was seemingly non-contact.

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Claim 1: “Adams lined up in the slot with the Giants facing a second-and-12, but as he tracked wideout Calvin Austin III across the field, he crumbled to the turf with an injury that was seemingly non-contact.”

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Two independent web sources specify the injury was non-contact and occurred while Adams was tracking receiver Calvin Austin III on a second-and-12 play.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This is a list of players who have appeared in at least one regular season or postseason game in the National Football League (NFL), American Football League (AFL), or All-America Football Conference …
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) is a type of brain damage that has been found in 345 of 376 deceased former National Football League (NFL) players, according to a 2023 report by the Boston Univ…
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Claim 2: “The Vikings were using Adams at both linebacker — which he shifted to with Las Vegas — and safety after adding the 30-year-old to the roster before training camp, according to ESPN.”

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No specific evidence was found in the provided search results to confirm the ESPN report regarding his specific positional usage (LB/S) by the Vikings, although other sources mention he converted to LB with Las Vegas.

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Claim 3: “Adams... dropping Giants running back Devin Singletary for a loss in the first quarter.”

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While sources confirm the game took place and Devin Singletary plays for the Giants, no evidence was found specifically confirming a first-quarter tackle for loss by Adams on Singletary.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2010 NFL season was the 91st regular season of the National Football League (NFL) and the 45th of the Super Bowl era. The regular season began with the NFL Kickoff game on NBC on Thursday, Septemb…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2024 NFL season was the 105th season of the National Football League (NFL). The season began on September 5, 2024, with reigning Super Bowl champion Kansas City defeating Baltimore in the NFL Kick…
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Claim 4: “Adams, a former first-round pick by the Jets who made three Pro Bowls and earned a first-team All-Pro nod across three seasons with the team”

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Wikipedia and multiple web sources confirm Adams was a first-round pick by the Jets and a three-time Pro Bowler. Web search confirms his All-Pro status.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2019 season was the New York Jets' 50th in the National Football League (NFL), their 60th overall in professional football, their 10th playing home games at MetLife Stadium, their first under gene…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2022 season was the New York Jets' 53rd in the National Football League (NFL), their 63rd overall, their fourth under general manager Joe Douglas and their second under head coach Robert Saleh. Th…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Jamal Lee Adams (born October 17, 1995) is an American professional football linebacker for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the LSU Tigers, …
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Claim 5: “Jamal Adams... was carted off the field with a knee injury during Minnesota’s game against the Giants at MetLife Stadium on Saturday.”

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Multiple independent web sources confirm Jamal Adams was carted off the field with a knee injury during a preseason game against the Giants at MetLife Stadium.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 season will be the Minnesota Vikings' 66th in the National Football League (NFL), their 11th playing their home games at U.S. Bank Stadium, their 22nd under the ownership of Zygi Wilf, their …
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Minnesota Vikings are a professional American football team based in Minneapolis. The Vikings compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member of the National Football Conference (NFC) No…
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Claim 6: “splitting the 2024 campaign between the Titans and the Lions.”

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Sources confirm Adams played for the Lions in late 2024 and list the Titans as one of his former teams.

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web search NEUTRAL — Veteran safety Jamal Adams joined Detroit's roster during the final month of the 2024 regular season and proceeded to appear in two games for the Lions, both of which he started. With previously injur…
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web search NEUTRAL — Veteran NFL player Jamal Adams joins the Minnesota Vikings as a linebacker. The 30-year-old, a former safety, announced the move via social media. Adams, a three-time Pro Bowler, has played for the Je…
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web search NEUTRAL — The Detroit Lions have been making waves in the NFL this season, not only for their impressive 11-1 record but for their determination to fortify their roster ahead of the playoffs. Despite a rash of …
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Claim 7: “After getting dealt by Gang Green to the Seahawks after the 2019 season, he spent four years in Seattle”

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Multiple sources confirm Adams was traded from the Jets to the Seahawks after the 2019 season and spent several years there.

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web search NEUTRAL — After three seasons in New York, Adams was traded to Seattle and subsequently signed a four-year deal worth $72 million in 2021. However, Adams' play largely dropped off after only a single productive…
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web search NEUTRAL — The soap opera between safety Jamal Adams and the New York Jets was finally over as the team sent the 24-year-old to the Seattle Seahawks for two future first-round picks on Saturday.
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web search NEUTRAL — 17, 2019, file photo, New York Jets strong safety Jamal Adams (33) plays during the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins in Landover, Md. Adams got his wish. He wanted o…
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Claim 8: “Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart returned from an injury scare of his own — when he was checked in the medical tent for a possible concussion — to connect with Malachi Fields and give the Giants a 7-3 lead.”

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No evidence was found regarding a quarterback named Jaxson Dart or a receiver named Malachi Fields in the context of this game.

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Claim 9: “Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell confirmed after the game that Adams suffered a right knee injury”

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Web search results explicitly state that Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell confirmed after the game that Adams suffered a right knee injury.

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Claim 10: “signed with the Vikings in late July after appearing in 17 games — with four starts — for the Raiders last year.”

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Multiple sources confirm Adams signed with the Vikings in late July after appearing in 17 games with 4 starts for the Raiders.

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web search NEUTRAL — Adams converted to linebacker in 2025 for Las Vegas and made four starts in 17 games for the Raiders. The switch resulted in 45 tackles, including five for a loss, and one sack, boosting his latter to…
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web search NEUTRAL — Adams played in 17 games for the Raiders, starting four. He recorded 45 tackles, five tackles for loss, one sack, one forced fumble, and two quarterback hits. The notable wrinkle was his role. He play…
https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/2-former-las-vegas-raiders…

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web search NEUTRAL — The Vikings projected starting safeties before the signing saw Joshua Metellus and Jay Ward in the secondary for the team. Having Adams add to the rotation, if not be a full-time starter, should be ab…
https://gridironheroics.com/minnesota-vikings-sign-jamal-ada…

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