Jamal Adams carted off during Vikings' preseason debut on Saturday

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Last updated Aug 17, 2026

Jamal Adams carted off during Vikings' preseason debut on Saturday
Summary

Jamal Adams exited the field on a cart following the Vikings' preseason debut on August 15. The veteran defender was taken to the locker room shortly after the game began, raising concerns regarding his health. The Vikings had recently acquired Adams in hopes of bolstering their defense. Further updates on his condition are expected as the team assesses the situation.

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  • •Jamal Adams was carted off during preseason debut with the Vikings
  • •Incident occurred shortly after kickoff on August 15
  • •Vikings acquired Adams to strengthen their defense
  • •Further updates on his condition are anticipated
Latest Updates
  • 10:29 AMYahoo Sports — Vikings Beloved Defender Doesn’t Hold Back About Season-Ending Injury on Defense
  • 2:28 AMYahoo Sports — Vikings Suffer Huge Setback With Defender Out for Season: Report
  • 1:09 AMESPN — Vikings lose Adams for season due to knee injury
  • 12:17 AMYahoo Sports — Vikings lose key defender for entire season in devastating preseason setback
  • 11:22 PMYahoo Sports — Vikings LB Jamal Adams out for season after being carted off with knee injury in preseason opener
  • 7:41 PMESPN — Adams carted off in Vikings' preseason debut
What they're saying
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The Minnesota Vikings lost S/LB Jamal Adams on Saturday during their first preseason game against the New York Giants.The injury occurred when Adams was running with Giants WR Calvin Austin III. There wasn’t any contact, and Adams began to stumble and fell down. He then rolled over and started grabbing his knee.On Sunday, it was […] The post Vikings Beloved Defender Doesn’t Hold Back About Season-Ending Injury on Defense appeared first on HEAVY.

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The Minnesota Vikings were dealt some tough news on Sunday evening. Safety Jamal Adams will miss the entire 2026 season with a knee injury. This was reported by multiple media outlets on Sunday evening. Adams suffered the injury in Saturday’s preseason contest against the New York Giants. Adams appeared as though he stumbled on a […] The post Vikings Suffer Huge Setback With Defender Out for Season: Report appeared first on HEAVY.

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Veteran defender Jamal Adams will miss the 2026 season because of a right knee injury he suffered Saturday in the Minnesota Vikings' 13-10 preseason victory over the New York Giants, the NFL Network reported Sunday.

— ESPNby Kevin Seifert
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