Field Level Media
02 Dec 2024, 01:25 GMT+10
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Plagued by injuries to the defense, the Detroit Lions are signing former All-Pro safety Jamal Adams to the practice squad, ESPN reported Sunday.
It is expected Adams will be promoted to the 53-man roster at some point.
Adams' agent, Kevin Conner, confirmed Adams' signing.
Adams began the season with the Tennessee Titans, with whom he signed as a free agent in July. He was released, at his request, in October.
Adams, 29, began his NFL career in 2017 when he was selected in the first round (No. 6 overall) of the NFL draft by the New York Jets.
Seattle sent two first-round draft picks to New York in 2020 to acquire Adams, then signed him to a four-year, $70 million contract extension. His action was limited in Seattle due to injuries, and he played just 34 games over four seasons.
With the Titans, he appeared in three games (one start) and made four tackles.
In 83 career games (81 starts), Adams has 498 tackles, four interceptions with one touchdown, 36 passes defensed, seven forced fumbles and four fumble recoveries.
The Lions (11-1) have the best record in the NFC, despite a rash of injuries on the defensive side of the ball. Defensive lineman Mekhi Wingo and linebacker Malcolm Rodriguez are the latest to be out with season-ending injuries, both stricken in the team's Thanksgiving Day win over the Chicago Bears.
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