The Seattle Seahawks believed they had secured a lasting answer for their safety position with the acquisition of Jamal Adams in 2020. However, injuries prevented Adams from returning to his previous All-Pro level, leading to widespread disappointment with the deal. As Adams enters free agency, it was widely anticipated that his time in Seattle would come to an end. Nonetheless, there are murmurs that the Seahawks might consider re-signing him, albeit with a specific requirement.
Seattle Seahawks Considering Bringing Back Jamal Adams?
“Seahawks sources have emphasized that if the team brings Adams back, it will be to play weakside linebacker in a part-time role. Given their tight financial situation and the fact that Adams is coming off three straight injury-plagued seasons and has zero sacks since 2020, it would likely be for something close to the league minimum.”
Adams would have to adapt to playing weakside linebacker if he were to rejoin the Seattle Seahawks. Renowned for his proficiency in playing near the line of scrimmage, the former New York Jets safety demonstrated this with his NFL single-season record for sacks by a defensive back in 2020 (9.5 sacks). Transitioning to linebacker would offer him additional chances to disrupt plays in the opposing team’s backfield.
