Jamal Adams Signs With Vikings, Boosting Defensive Lineup

WHO:

vikings.com - Jamal Adams will turn 31 in October.

vikings.com - Jordan Mims, a running back, was also signed by the Vikings.

ESPN - Jamal Adams, a 10-year NFL veteran and three-time Pro Bowler.

ESPN - Nolan Teasley, Vikings general manager.

WHAT:

ESPN - Adams earned a 67.3 overall PFF defensive grade last season with the Las Vegas Raiders.

Heavy NFL - Adams recorded 38 solo tackles last season with the Raiders.

Heavy NFL - Adams played 40 percent of the defensive snaps last season with the Raiders.

vikings.com - Adams played four starts in 17 games for the Raiders last season.

vikings.com - Adams recorded 45 tackles, including five for a loss, and one sack last season.

Heavy NFL - Jamal Adams announced he is signing with the Minnesota Vikings for the 2026 season.

ESPN - Adams played in 17 games last season with the Raiders, which is his most since 2018.

ESPN - Adams has not been a full-time starter since 2023.

Heavy NFL - Jamal Adams announced he is signing with the Minnesota Vikings.

ESPN - Adams played all 448 of his defensive snaps at linebacker with the Las Vegas Raiders last season.

ESPN - Adams has recorded 546 tackles, 22.5 sacks, four interceptions, and 36 pass deflections in 102 career games (87 starts).

ESPN - Adams totaled 45 tackles, a sack, seven pressures, and a forced fumble last season.

ESPN - Adams recorded at least four tackles in a game on five occasions last season.

WHERE:

ESPN - Minnesota Vikings, Eagan, Minnesota.

ESPN - Adams previously played for the Las Vegas Raiders, Seattle Seahawks, New York Jets, Tennessee Titans, and Detroit Lions.

WHEN:

vikings.com - The Vikings signed Adams and Mims on a Tuesday.

ESPN - Adams announced the move on social media, posting "Year 10" with a "#skol" hashtag.

ESPN - Adams was selected by the Jets with the sixth pick of the 2017 draft.

ESPN - Adams made two Pro Bowl appearances with the Jets and added another Pro Bowl appearance in 2020 with the Seahawks.

ESPN - Adams played in five games with the Tennessee Titans and Detroit Lions in 2024.

WHY:

vikings.com - The signing of Adams is seen as a response to potential depth issues if Harrison Smith does not return.

Heavy NFL - The signing of Adams appears to close the chapter on Harrison Smith's NFL career, as he is contemplating retirement.

ESPN - The Vikings have been awaiting word on the future of longtime safety Harrison Smith, who is contemplating retirement.

Heavy NFL - Adams is extending his NFL career with the Vikings after being released by the Detroit Lions.

HOW:

Heavy NFL - Adams announced his signing on social media, posting "Year 10" with a "#skol" hashtag.

vikings.com - Adams announced his signing on social media, using the handle @PresidentMal.

ESPN - Adams announced his signing on social media.

Adams, who earned a 67.3 overall PFF defensive grade last season with the Las Vegas Raiders, recorded 38 solo tackles and played 40 percent of the defensive snaps. He recently announced his signing on social media, sharing a post that simply read "Year 10" along with the hashtag "#skol." Fans are eager to see how he will contribute in this new chapter of his career.