Three-time Pro Bowler Adams, 30, to join Vikings
The Vikings have been awaiting word on the future of longtime safety Harrison Smith, who is contemplating retirement, but Adams has played primarily at...
Key points
- The Vikings have been awaiting word on the future of longtime safety Harrison Smith, who is contemplating retirement, but Adams has played primarily at linebacker in the latter stages of his career.
- Adams has excelled as a blitzer in his career and has 22.5 career sacks, including 16 combined during the 2019 and 2020 seasons.
- Adams appeared in 17 games last season with the Raiders -- his most since playing in 16 during his second season with the New York Jets in 2018.
- In his three seasons (46 games) with the team, Adams made two Pro Bowl appearances and was named first-team All-Pro in 2019.
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The Vikings have been awaiting word on the future of longtime safety Harrison Smith, who is contemplating retirement, but Adams has played primarily at linebacker in the latter stages of his career. Adams has excelled as a blitzer in his career and has 22.5 career sacks, including 16 combined during the 2019 and 2020 seasons. Adams appeared in 17 games last season with the Raiders -- his most since playing in 16 during his second season with the New York Jets in 2018. In his three seasons (46 games) with the team, Adams made two Pro Bowl appearances and was named first-team All-Pro in 2019. Adams played in five games with the Tennessee Titans and Detroit Lions in 2024. In 102 career games (87 starts), Adams, 30, has recorded 546 tackles, 22.5 sacks, four interceptions and 36 pass deflections.