Jamal Adams injures knee on MetLife Stadium turf during preseason opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 10:24 PM
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
Minnesota Vikings linebacker Jamal Adams sustained a non-contact knee injury during the preseason opener against the New York Giants. The injury occurred while he was covering Giants receiver Calvin Austin, leading to immediate medical attention. Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell described the situation as "not good," and Adams was taken for an MRI to assess the severity of the injury. Adams, a nine-year NFL veteran who signed with the Vikings last month, had recently transitioned to linebacker after playing as a safety earlier in his career.
- •Jamal Adams injured his right knee while covering a receiver.
- •Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell noted the injury is serious.
- •Adams will undergo an MRI to evaluate the damage.
- •Adams joined the Vikings after playing all 17 games last season.
- •MetLife Stadium turf has a history of causing injuries.
- 10:24 PMYahoo Sports — Vikings' Jamal Adams becomes latest victim of MetLife Stadium turf
"Minnesota Vikings linebacker Jamal Adams sustained a non-contact knee injury on the MetLife Stadium turf.
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