Minnesota Vikings linebacker Jamal Adams hydrates during practice
Minnesota Vikings linebacker Jamal Adams (54) hydrates during the team’s NFL football training camp Wednesday, July 29, 2026, in Eagan, Minn. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Jamal Adams was already making his impact early in Saturday’s preseason opener in New York.
The Vikings defensive utility piece darted through on a blitz for a tackle for loss on a Giants’ shotgun run in the first quarter.
Then disaster struck. Adams was covering a shallow route in the red zone early in the second quarter when, with minimum to no contact, he went down to the ground with an apparent leg injury.
After a lengthy period in the medical tent, Adams was taken off the field in a cart. Reports indicated numerous defensive teammates — as well as defensive coordinator Brian Flores and head coach Kevin O’Connell — made their way over to check on Adams prior to his departure.
The MetLife Stadium turf has been highly criticized in recent years as it has been a frequent site for ligament injuries.
Adams, a veteran safety whose career had been derailed by a serious quad injury, signed with the Vikings at the end of July. The Vikings said Adams wouldn’t return to Saturday’s game, but haven’t provided any further updates.