Jamal Adams exits preseason game after injury against Giants
4 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 1:50 PM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
Jamal Adams left the Minnesota Vikings' preseason match against the New York Giants on August 15, 2026, due to a significant injury. The former All-Pro safety was carted off the field after grabbing at his right knee following a non-contact play in the early second quarter. Adams had previously shown promise in the game, but sources indicate that his injury may hinder his role on the team, as head coach Kevin O'Connell expressed concern over his absence and the need for other players to step up. Further details regarding Adams' injury status have yet to be released by the team.
- •Jamal Adams suffered a right knee injury during a preseason game.
- •He was carted off the field after receiving attention in the medical tent.
- •Adams had recently joined the Vikings after signing a one-year deal.
- •Head Coach Kevin O'Connell commented on the impact of Adams' injury.
- 2:56 PMNBCSports.com — Jamal Adams injury could set the stage for Harrison Smith’s return - nbcsports.com
- 1:50 PMYahoo Sports — Jamal Adams injury could set the stage for Harrison Smith's return
- 1:00 AMYahoo Sports — Vikings Get Clear Harrison Smith Message After Jamal Adams Injury
- 12:17 AMYahoo Sports — Vikings Get Brutal Injury Update on Jamal Adams
- 8:23 PMYahoo Sports — Jamal Adams injury updates: Latest news on Vikings defender carted to locker room in preseason vs. Giants
"The Minnesota Vikings lost veteran safety Jamal Adams to a significant injury in their 13-10 preseason win over the New York Giants on Aug. 15 at MetLife Stadium. Moreover, the injury to Adams has many wondering whether the Vikings will look to convince Harrison Smith to return.Smith has yet to decide whether he wants to […] The post Vikings Get Clear Harrison Smith Message After Jamal Adams Injury appeared first on HEAVY.
"Minnesota Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell discussed the injury to safety Jamal Adams and what the X-rays revealed. He spoke to the media with an unfortunate prognosis following the Vikings’ preseason 13-10 win over the New York Giants. Adams appeared as though he stumbled on a crossing route in an effort to cover Calvin Austin III. […] The post Vikings Get Brutal Injury Update on Jamal Adams appeared first on HEAVY.
"Even before Saturday's non-contact knee injury suffered by Jamal Adams, a sense lingered that veteran safety Harrison Smith could return to Minnesota for a fifteenth season.
Sources
External links- NBCSports.comAug 16, 2026, 2:56 PMJamal Adams injury could set the stage for Harrison Smith’s return - nbcsports.com
Even before Saturday's non-contact knee injury suffered by Jamal Adams, a sense lingered that veteran safety Harrison Smith could return to Minnesota for a fifteenth season.
- Yahoo SportsAug 16, 2026, 1:50 PMJamal Adams injury could set the stage for Harrison Smith's return
Even before Saturday's non-contact knee injury suffered by Jamal Adams, a sense lingered that veteran safety Harrison Smith could return to Minnesota for a fifteenth season.
- Yahoo SportsAug 16, 2026, 1:00 AMVikings Get Clear Harrison Smith Message After Jamal Adams Injury
The Minnesota Vikings lost veteran safety Jamal Adams to a significant injury in their 13-10 preseason win over the New York Giants on Aug. 15 at MetLife Stadium. Moreover, the injury to Adams has many wondering whether the Vikings will look to convince Harrison Smith to return.Smith has yet to decide whether he wants to […] The post Vikings Get Clear Harrison Smith Message After Jamal Adams Injury appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsAug 16, 2026, 12:17 AMVikings Get Brutal Injury Update on Jamal Adams
Minnesota Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell discussed the injury to safety Jamal Adams and what the X-rays revealed. He spoke to the media with an unfortunate prognosis following the Vikings’ preseason 13-10 win over the New York Giants. Adams appeared as though he stumbled on a crossing route in an effort to cover Calvin Austin III. […] The post Vikings Get Brutal Injury Update on Jamal Adams appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsAug 15, 2026, 8:23 PMJamal Adams injury updates: Latest news on Vikings defender carted to locker room in preseason vs. Giants
The former top NFL safety left Minnesota's preseason game with an injury.
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