Vikings safety Jamal Adams faces season-ending knee injury after preseason loss
Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell said safety Jamal Adams suffered a right-knee injury in the preseason game against the Giants and will undergo an MRI, casting doubt on his availability for the upcoming season.
Vikings safety Jamal Adams sustained a right-knee injury during the team’s 13-10 preseason defeat to the New York Giants on Saturday. Coach Kevin O’Connell said an initial medical exam was concerning and that the player will undergo magnetic resonance imaging before a definitive diagnosis is made.
Adams, 30, entered the game as a backup safety and recorded 11 snaps before going down on a non-contact play in pass coverage that preceded a Giants touchdown. He signed with Minnesota on July 28 after spending the previous season with the Las Vegas Raiders, where he appeared in all 17 games.
"Initial exam does not look good. Don’t want to confirm anything until we see the imaging on that," O’Connell said via video.
The coach added that Adams had quickly become a respected presence in the locker room and on the field, noting his effort and attitude had positively influenced teammates. The organization said it will support Adams throughout his recovery.
The injury raises the likelihood that Adams will miss the 2024 regular season, as the Vikings have not indicated a timeline for his return.