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Should Seahawks Entertain Jamal Adams Reunion?

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1 year ago

October 17, 2024

Should Seahawks Entertain Jamal Adams Reunion?

For the second time in six months, veteran safety Jamal Adams finds himself on the hunt for a new team after the Tennessee Titans obliged his request and released him on Thursday, which on the surface would seem like an unideal birthday present.

But after Adams played just 20 snaps for the Titans, the former All-Pro desired an opportunity for more playing time elsewhere. And, interestingly enough, the best landing spot for him moving forward may be none other than one of his former teams in the Seahawks, who waived him as a cap casualty back in March following four injury-marred seasons with the franchise.

Turning 29 on Thursday, Adams’ inability to stay healthy prevented him from coming close to fulfilling lofty expectations after Seattle acquired him in July 2020 from the New York Jets for a pair of first-round picks and handing him a then-record $70 million extension. After earning Second-Team All-Pro honors and breaking the NFL record with 9.5 sacks as a defensive back in his first season in the Pacific Northwest, he played in just 22 games over the next three seasons while suffering multiple torn labrums in his shoulder, fractured fingers, and a torn quad tendon.

On top of his struggles staying on the field, Adams rubbed fans and media members the wrong way with his antics on the sideline and social media. Along with having multiple run ins with independent neurologists last season, he also drew ire for an inflammatory post about Jets reporter Connor Hughes’ wife and a couple of blowups with media members in the locker room.

Considering those issues and the fact Adams hardly played for a 1-4 Titans squad despite reportedly being healthy, skepticism about his fit in Seattle for a second tour is understandable. But the timing of his release ironically enough coincides with the Seahawks losing starting strong safety Rayshawn Jenkins for at least the next four weeks due to a broken hand, creating a viable opening for him to return and contribute in coach Mike Macdonald’s defense.

Additionally, the Seahawks maintained contact with Adams throughout the offseason after releasing him with hopes of bringing him back as a situational linebacker. Not desiring that option at the time, he opted to sign with the Titans, but the vacancy at strong safety without Jenkins opens the door for him to return and immediately have a far more significant role as a sub-package player who can pitch in defending tight ends, helping a porous run defense, and blitzing in an aggressive scheme.

Would an Adams reunion make sense for the Seahawks and the player nearing the midway point of the 2024 season? Check out our latest video above as Corbin Smith and Connor Benintendi explore the pros and cons of such a possibility and whether general manager John Schneider should kick the tires on signing the veteran defender to help replace Jenkins.

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Seattle Seahawks Injury Updates: Status of trio of DBs

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12 hours ago

December 19, 2025

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Seattle Seahawks Injury Updates: Status of trio of DBs

There were Seattle Seahawks injury updates on Friday regarding three defensive backs coming out of the Hawks’ overtime win over the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday Night Football.

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Here’s a look at the updates, as well as insight from head coach Mike Macdonald and additional information from ESPN NFL reporter Jeremy Fowler.

• The biggest concern for the Seahawks coming out of the game is safety Coby Bryant, who has a knee injury. Macdonald said in a press conference Friday that Bryant would “get imaged,” meaning undergo an MRI. Fowler reported on social media that, per sources, Bryant is “expected to miss ‘some time’ based on initial tests.”

• Cornerback Riq Woolen has a knee concern of his own, but Fowler reported that it’s “not considered serious” and that, per a source, Woolen “more so got ‘banged up.’”

• Versatile defensive back Nick Emmanwori was evaluated for a concussion late in Thursday’s game, but Macdonald said he cleared concussion protocol.

The Seahawks improved to 12-3 with their win over the Rams, giving them a one-game lead over Los Angeles for both first place in the NFC West and the No. 1 seed to the postseason out of the NFC. The Seahawks also clinched a playoff spot with the dramatic comeback victory.

The next Seahawks game will be at 10 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 28 on the road against the Carolina Panthers (7-7). Radio coverage on Seattle Sports will begin at 7 a.m. that day with the pregame show.

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Seattle brings losing streak into game against San Jose

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24 hours ago

December 19, 2025

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Seattle brings losing streak into game against San Jose

Seattle Kraken (12-14-6, in the Pacific Division) vs. San Jose Sharks (17-15-3, in the Pacific Division)

San Jose, California; Saturday, 10 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: The Seattle Kraken look to end a four-game losing streak with a victory over the San Jose Sharks.

San Jose is 17-15-3 overall and 4-4-2 against the Pacific Division. The Sharks have conceded 117 goals while scoring 104 for a -13 scoring differential.

Seattle is 12-14-6 overall with a 5-4-0 record in Pacific Division play. The Kraken have a -20 scoring differential, with 79 total goals scored and 99 conceded.

The matchup Saturday is the third time these teams square off this season. The Kraken won 4-1 in the last meeting. Jaden Schwartz led the Kraken with two goals.

TOP PERFORMERS: William Eklund has eight goals and 14 assists for the Sharks. Tyler Toffoli has five goals and five assists over the past 10 games.

Vince Dunn has five goals and 14 assists for the Kraken. Chandler Stephenson has four goals and three assists over the past 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Sharks: 5-5-0, averaging 3.4 goals, 5.9 assists, 2.9 penalties and 5.8 penalty minutes while giving up 3.5 goals per game.

Kraken: 1-9-0, averaging 2.2 goals, 4.1 assists, 3.9 penalties and 9.6 penalty minutes while giving up 3.6 goals per game.

INJURIES: Sharks: None listed.

Kraken: None listed.

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

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Roster Moves: Seattle Seahawks activate Young off IR

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December 18, 2025

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Roster Moves: Seattle Seahawks activate Young off IR

The Seattle Seahawks activated wide receiver Dareke Young from injured reserve and elevated running back Cam Akers and offensive tackle Amari Knight off the practice squad Thursday ahead of their pivotal primetime showdown against the Los Angeles Rams at Lumen Field.

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Young, 26, has missed Seattle’s past eight games with a quadricep injury. The fourth-year pro is a key special teams member for the Seahawks and was on the field for over 50% of the team’s special teams snaps in each of the six games he’s played this season. He has seven tackles and 10 kickoff returns for 322 yards. He also has two receptions for 48 yards.

Akers, 26, would be making his Seahawks debut against his former team if he gets into Thursday’s game. He played in three games for the Minnesota Vikings earlier this season and totaled 19 yards on five carries.

A sixth-year pro, Akers spent three-plus seasons with the Rams after they selected him in the second round of the 2020 draft out of Florida State. Akers’ best season with Los Angeles came in 2022 when he rushed for career highs of 786 yards and seven touchdowns. He has 2,044 yards and 13 TDs on the ground in 56 career NFL games.

Knight, 24, provides the Seahawks with some depth at tackle with starting left tackle Charles Cross ruled out for Thursday’s game with a hamstring injury. Veteran backup Josh Jones is getting the start in place of Cross.

Knight went undrafted out of UCF and made his pro debut in Seattle’s Week 4 win over Arizona.

The Seahawks face the Rams on Thursday night at 5:15 p.m. Radio coverage begins at 2 p.m. with the pregame show on Seattle Sports 710 AM and the Seattle sports app.

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