Vikings place Jamal Adams on season-ending injured reserve due to quad injury
NBCSports.com • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 7:33 PM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026
The Minnesota Vikings have placed safety/linebacker Jamal Adams on season-ending injured reserve as of August 17, 2026. This decision comes after head coach Kevin O'Connell revealed the specifics of Adams' injury, indicating a significant impact on the team's defensive depth. Adams had been a key player in the Vikings' roster, and his absence will require adjustments from the coaching staff and the rest of the team moving forward. The Vikings are now tasked with filling the void left by Adams for the remainder of the season.
- •Jamal Adams was placed on injured reserve on August 17.
- •The injury is a torn quad.
- •Coaches must adjust strategies to compensate for his absence.
- •Adams was a significant contributor on defense.
- 7:33 PMNBCSports.com — Jamal Adams tore his quad - NBC Sports
"The Vikings placed safety/linebacker Jamal Adams on season-ending injured reserve on Monday and head coach Kevin O'Connell detailed the specific injury that landed him on the list a little later in the day.
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