The Seattle Seahawks made cuts to free up money before the 2024 NFL season. Seahawks' general manager John Schneider let go of tight end Will Dissly, and starting safety pair Jamal Adams and Quandre Diggs.
Adams, who signed a $70.5 million deal with the Seahawks in 2021, was a divisive player in Seattle. Most fans were glad to see him leave.
After signing safeties K’Von Wallace and Rayshawn Jenkins in free agency, it seemed unlikely that Adams would come back. However, during an appearance on Seattle Sports on March 21, Schneider revealed that the three-time Pro Bowler might return, but in a different role.Schneider also mentioned consideration of bringing Jamal Adams back, especially because they initially thought of him as a WILL linebacker when they traded for him.
According to Seattle Sports’ Mike Lefko, Schneider noted that maybe Adams could be a linebacker, as that might suit his strengths better. This was revealed by The Seattle Times’ Bob Condotta. In terms of finances, Adams’ return would be a big surprise. His release saved the Seahawks $16.5 million, as well as the $17.5 million (which was also non-guaranteed) he was due to make in 2025, according to
ESPN. Although the team saved $6.1 million against the 2024 cap, they had to take on $20.83 million in dead money with his immediate release.While it’s a consideration, Lefko
later clarified that it doesn’t seem to be an “active” consideration “right now”. Seahawks Analyst Floated the Idea of Jamal Adams Returning as a LinebackerFormer quarterback turned Seahawks analyst Brock Huard mentioned the possibility of Adams returning on March 20. He stated that Diggs’ return was unlikely, but that there was still a chance of Adams playing at linebacker.
Huard said to Seattle Sports that if there are no other options in the market for Adams, there is familiarity with him from the last four years and his injury history, which might make the Seahawks consider bringing him in.
During his four-year tenure in Seattle, Adams missed 34 of 68 possible regular-season games due to various injuries. He recorded 9.5 sacks in his first season (2020) and zero in the past three years.
Huard concluded that if a linebacker isn’t found in the draft and Adams is still available and willing to play that position, it's not completely out of the question. The Seahawks' linebacker unit will already look very different next season. After.
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Buffalo Bills Tyrel Dodson and Miami Dolphins Jerome Baker Seahawks News: John Schneider Defended the Blockbuster Trade Seattle Made to Obtain Jamal Adams linebacker Seahawks safety Jamal Adams at MetLife Stadium on October 2, 2023. and former Between Adams’ struggling performance and questionable linebacker off-the-field behavior.
, considering rehiring him seems uncertain at best. Many fans view the significant trade that brought Adams to Seattle as one of the worst deals in franchise history.
GettyThe Seahawks gave up two first-round picks, a third-round pick, and safety Bradley McDougald in return for Adams and a 2022 fourth-rounder from the
New York Jets “Yeah, I’m getting a little tired of the (narrative). The trade portion, too,” Schneider toldSeattle Sports
on March 7. “Because, you know, it was a COVID year, we were picking 20-whatever and in order to go from wherever we were at 20 to get up to pick a guy like Jamal who was picked in the top five, you gotta give up another first-round pick the next year. “He came in here, our coaches did a great job with him. He had 9.5 sacks, goes to the Pro Bowl, completely disruptive. Comes back the next year, he’s having a good season, gets hurt. Then he gets hurt again – a really, really bad injury. I feel bad for him..
After experiencing a season-ending quadriceps tear in Week 1 of the 2022 NFL season, Adams incurred a head injury in his first game back in 2023 (Week 4). He declined to leave for further evaluation, and his
outburst toward the league’s independent concussion doctor
After a lingering injury returned in the back half of the season, he stopped showing up for the Seahawks’ matchups. Adams appeared in 9 games last season, earning a 54.9 overall grade from Pro Football Focus . He recorded 48 total tackles, 2 passes defensed, and 1 quarterback hit. Seahawks general manager John Schneider says he’s contemplating bringing safety Jamal Adams back in a new role next season. went viral.
After a lingering injury returned in the back half of the season, he stopped showing up for the Seahawks’ matchups. Adams appeared in 9 games last season, earning a 54.9 overall grade from Pro Football Focus. He registered 48 total tackles, 2 passes defensed, and 1 quarterback hit.
