Jamal Adams carted off with injury during Vikings preseason game
2 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 2:38 AM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026

Jamal Adams, the former Pro Bowl safety who signed with the Minnesota Vikings on July 28, left the field with an injury during the team's preseason game against the Tennessee Titans at MetLife Stadium. Adams went to the medical tent in the second quarter and was later carted off for further evaluation, raising concerns due to his injury history. Teammates appeared visibly upset as they checked on him, while Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell showed support. The Vikings have not yet provided information on the injury's severity.
- •Adams joined the Vikings after stints with the Jets and Seahawks.
- •He had been performing well in his new role before the injury.
- •The Vikings played at MetLife Stadium during this preseason matchup.
- •Adams' injury adds to a history of past ailments over recent seasons.
- •Further updates on Adams' condition are awaited from the team.
- 2:38 AMYahoo Sports — Ex-Jets Star Receives Devastating Injury News Weeks Before NFL Season
- 9:20 PMYahoo Sports — Former New York Jets Pro Bowler Carted Off With Injury Weeks After Joining Vikings
"The New York Jets played their first preseason game Friday night against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, losing 24-16.On Saturday, while the Jets weren’t in action, play continued around the league, and New York fans saw a concerning development involving former Pro Bowl safety and 2017 first-round pick Jamal Adams, who signed with the Minnesota Vikings […] The post Former New York Jets Pro Bowler Carted Off With Injury Weeks After Joining Vikings appeared first on HEAVY.
"The New York Jets‘ former Pro Bowler and 2017 first-round pick Jamal Adams received devastating injury news Sunday evening.Just weeks ago, Adams signed with the Minnesota Vikings after spending last season with the Las Vegas Raiders.During Minnesota’s first preseason game, Adams went to the medical tent before the team carted him off the field with […] The post Ex-Jets Star Receives Devastating Injury News Weeks Before NFL Season appeared first on HEAVY.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 17, 2026, 2:38 AMEx-Jets Star Receives Devastating Injury News Weeks Before NFL Season
The New York Jets‘ former Pro Bowler and 2017 first-round pick Jamal Adams received devastating injury news Sunday evening.Just weeks ago, Adams signed with the Minnesota Vikings after spending last season with the Las Vegas Raiders.During Minnesota’s first preseason game, Adams went to the medical tent before the team carted him off the field with […] The post Ex-Jets Star Receives Devastating Injury News Weeks Before NFL Season appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsAug 15, 2026, 9:20 PMFormer New York Jets Pro Bowler Carted Off With Injury Weeks After Joining Vikings
The New York Jets played their first preseason game Friday night against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, losing 24-16.On Saturday, while the Jets weren’t in action, play continued around the league, and New York fans saw a concerning development involving former Pro Bowl safety and 2017 first-round pick Jamal Adams, who signed with the Minnesota Vikings […] The post Former New York Jets Pro Bowler Carted Off With Injury Weeks After Joining Vikings appeared first on HEAVY.
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