Jamal Adams ruled out for the rest of the 2026 season after knee injury in Vikings debut

Minnesota safety Jamal Adams was carted off the field with a right-knee injury during his first game with the Vikings, ending his 2026 season. The 30-year-old, who joined the team as a late-camp addition, made a tackle for loss on his second snap but was hurt on the 12th play of the contest against the New York Giants when the play resulted in a Jaxson Dart touchdown pass. Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell said the injury was “not good.”

Adams, a former All-Pro who was acquired by Seattle from the New York Jets in a high-profile trade, has a history of significant injuries, including multiple shoulder surgeries, a torn quad in 2022 and ongoing knee problems that limited his 2023 season. After missing the entire 2025 season with the Las Vegas Raiders, his latest setback raises questions about his long-term playing prospects.