Jamal Adams' stint with the Minnesota Vikings is over before the regular season begins. The linebacker was carted off during the first half of the Vikings' preseason game against the New York Giants on Saturday and has been diagnosed with a season-ending knee injury, per NFL Network reporting.
One account indicated Adams went down just 12 snaps into his Vikings debut. ESPN reported the injury was to his right knee and occurred during Minnesota's 13-10 preseason victory over the Giants. Most outlets described the injury as non-contact.
Adams, an eight-time Pro Bowl selection, joined the Vikings after playing all 17 games for the Las Vegas Raiders last season, according to reporting from Field Gulls. The injury ends what appeared to be an opportunity for the veteran to revive his career with a new team.