Who is Jamal Adams: Stats, Career, and Latest News
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Personal Information
- Full Name:Â Jamal Lee Adams
- Date of Birth:Â October 17, 1995 (Age 29)
- Height:Â 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
- Weight:Â 213 lb (97 kg)
- Position:Â Safety
- College:Â LSU
College Career
Jamal Adams played college football for the LSU Tigers from 2014 to 2016. During his college career, he established himself as one of the top defensive backs in the country.
College Statistics
| Season | Team | GP | Tackles | TFL | Sacks | Int | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | LSU | 12 | 66 | 5.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | LSU | 12 | 67 | 5.5 | 0.0 | 4 | 1 |
| 2016 | LSU | 12 | 76 | 7.5 | 1.0 | 1 | 1 |
| Career | LSU | 36 | 209 | 18.0 | 2.0 | 5 | 2 |
NFL Draft
Adams was selected by the New York Jets in the first round (6th overall) of the 2017 NFL Draft.
Professional Career
New York Jets (2017-2019)
Adams quickly became a star for the Jets, earning Pro Bowl selections in 2018 and 2019, and First-team All-Pro honors in 2019.
Seattle Seahawks (2020-2023)
The Jets traded Adams to the Seahawks in 2020. He signed a four-year, $72 million contract extension with Seattle in 2021, making him the highest-paid safety in NFL history at the time.
Tennessee Titans (2024)
After being released by the Seahawks in March 2024, Adams signed a one-year contract with the Tennessee Titans in July 2024.
NFL Career Statistics
| Year | Team | Games | Tackles | Sacks | Int | FF | FR | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | NYJ | 16 | 83 | 2.0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2018 | NYJ | 16 | 115 | 3.5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | NYJ | 14 | 75 | 6.5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 | SEA | 12 | 83 | 9.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | SEA | 12 | 87 | 0.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | SEA | 1 | 3 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | SEA | 9 | 48 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | TEN | 3 | 4 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 83 | 498 | 21.5 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 1 |
Achievements and Records
- 3× Pro Bowl (2018–2020)
- First-team All-Pro (2019)
- 2× Second-team All-Pro (2018, 2020)
- NFL record for most sacks by a defensive back in a season: 9.5 (2020)
Latest News: Titans Release Jamal Adams
On October 17, 2024, the Tennessee Titans released Jamal Adams following his request to be let go from the team. This news came on Adams’ 29th birthday and just three months after he signed with the Titans.
Adams had been placed on the reserve/non-football injury list on October 12, after playing only 20 snaps in three games for the Titans. He missed the season opener due to a hip injury.
According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Adams requested his release from the Titans, who are off to a 1-4 start this season. Adams confirmed to ESPN that he wasn’t frustrated about not being a starter but wanted an opportunity to contribute more.
This marks the second time in eight months that Adams has been released, following his departure from the Seattle Seahawks in March. The three-time Pro Bowler’s career has been marred by injuries in recent years, limiting his playing time and effectiveness.
Adams’ brief tenure with the Titans ends after signing a one-year deal for the veteran minimum salary of $1.125 million in July. His release leaves him as a free agent, potentially looking for his fourth team in three seasons.
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