Jamal Adams will have to wait and see if his next “opportunity” is in Seattle or elsewhere.
The former Jets safety posted a cryptic message to X on Tuesday as rumors swirl about whether Seattle will move on from its injury-prone and dominant veteran.
“I’m looking forward to the opportunity.” Mr Adams tweeted.
As the Seahawks usher in a new era under former Ravens defensive coordinator Mike McDonald, the Seahawks usher in a new era under Mike McDonald, who was hired this offseason to replace Pete Carroll as coach. , there are some early signs that the Pacific Northwest may not have a chance.
Seahawks director of football operations and general manager John Schneider did not strongly endorse Adams when asked at Tuesday’s NFL Combine if the team’s plans include the former Jet.
“Is he part of the plan?” Schneider said. According to the Seattle Times. “Yeah, I mean, we’ll find out. We’ll keep working things out. … We’re still trying to figure it all out.”
The Seahawks had high hopes for Adams when they acquired him from the Jets for two first-round picks before the 2020 season, but he failed to live up to expectations.
Adams made the Pro Bowl in his first season with Seattle and later signed a four-year, $70 million contract extension.
Since then, he has struggled to stay on the field.
The 28-year-old has appeared in just 22 games over the past three seasons, including nine last season while recovering from a torn quadriceps tendon, and will miss one game in 2022. There wasn’t.
Adams will be on the Seahawks’ books this season for $26.9 million, the highest cap hit of any safety for the 2024 season, according to the Seattle Times, but the team will make $20.8 million. He could be moved on due to his dead cap hit. a million, According to Spotrac.com.
Schneider expects Adams to be in a good position to remain on the field this season, but that may not be enough to keep him in Seattle.
Adams previously said he considered retiring following the injury.
“It’s been a tough year for him,” Schneider said, according to the Seattle Times. “… Jamal will probably tell you guys it’s been tough for him. He’s come back swinging his tail off. He’s always trying to get out there, trying to be active, working with the coaching staff, the trainers, the strength… & was trying to work with the conditioning guys. We’re hoping he’ll be a lot healthier next year, yeah.”
