Cost: the arm, also: the leg. Yes, of course,” Adams replied on Friday when asked about the possibility of setting a record against his former team. Jamal Adams’ redemption game against his former team is now historic. The standing mark of eight sacks was set by Cardinals safety Adrian Wilson in 2005. Adams sacked Sam Darnold in the second quarter while Seattle was leading 17-3. Adams entered the Seattle Seahawks’ Week 14 matchup against the New York Jets needing just one sack to break the NFL’s record for sacks by a defensive back in a single season since sacks became an official recorded stat in 1982. Scott Eklund/AP Adams dropped an easy interception in the first half, which would've marked his first pick since Week 3 of the 2019 season. I had 9.5 sacks last year. But Wilson also did that in 16 games, while Adams has just nine games under his belt this year. Adams’ previous career high in sacks was 6 1/2, which he set last season with the Jets. It's no secret Wilson was not pleased with the... Start every day with our most popular content waiting in your inbox. Hopefully JD is on the verge of drafting us 3 Blue Chip Prospects within the form of 3 A+ NFL playmakers in order to (hopefully) build around Trevor Lawrence; due to a Khalil Mack type of haul for #33 (I'll settle for two). Jamal Adams poses at this year's Pro Bowl, his second successive appearance The New York Jets have traded disgruntled safety Jamal Adams … Adams has 8 1/2 sacks. Adams broke the mark in his ninth game with Seattle. YEAR TEAM G Total Solo AST SCK SFTY PDEF INT TDS YDS AVG LNG; 2017 New York Jets 16 80 60 Teams. He spent his time on the field before the game warming up with fellow Seahawks defensive backs along the mostly empty Jets sideline. At their next get-together, the owners will turn their attention to some proposed rule changes, submitted by both the Competition Committee and various NFL clubs. This week's focus player is the versatile safety, Jamal Adams, who made a great first impression in his initial year with the Seahawks. 25/33 SLIDES © Joshua Clark / USA Today Sports Images New York Giants: Blake Martinez, LB Almost all of Adams' sacks have come in the latter half of the season, with his first sack of 2019 recorded against the Dolphins in Week 9. 10. Adams had said he was looking forward to playing against and hitting Darnold. I am a weapon. Contract situation: Entering final season of rookie contract in which he had his fifth-year option picked up. 8 down to No. If we work outside of the talent ladder mentioned above, that is the surprise factor for each player. Jamal Adams (33) believes he will break the single-season sacks record for a defensive back this year. Only Miami had fewer sacks than Seattle in the NFL last year. “I finally get after Sam a little bit. “Will it be sweet? As the only Seahawk to actually touch Darnold, Adams was credited with the sack despite not actually taking the quarterback to the ground, bringing his season total to 8.5 in just nine games. Adams chased Jets quarterback Sam Darnold out of bounds for a loss of 1 yard in the second quarter, which officially counted as a sack and gave Adams the record for most sacks by a … Adams had 6 1/2 sacks last season for the Jets. Most noticeably, Jamal Adams had a great game against his former team as well. Seattle Seahawks defensive back Jamal Adams raised his sack total to 8.5 on the season in the blowout win over the Jets in Week 14, breaking the record for most sacks in a single season by a defensive back. He missed four games in the middle of the season because of a strained groin. The cost: two years at $ 9 million, as a free agent signing. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. He’s hugely important to their 2021 plan, Seahawks make official their re-signings of Benson Mayowa, Cedric Ogbuehi, Jordan Simmons, Unable to make a trade that Jarran Reed torpedoed, Seahawks release starting tackle. Below are the rules submitted by the Competition Committee. Trusting teammate Benson Mayowa to cover Jets TE Ryan Griffin, Adams barreled towards Darnold, catching him around the legs and forcing him to step out of bounds behind the line of scrimmage. Jamal Adams recorded sack number 8.5 against the Jets A lot of the talk after the Jets game was about Jamal Adams claiming the record for sacks by a defensive back. The Jets traded Adams to Seattle on July 25, 2020, following reports of Adams’ dissatisfaction with the direction of the team. At their next get-together, the owners will turn their attention to some proposed rule changes, submitted by both the Competition Committee and various NFL clubs. Play begins May 3. https://seahawkswire.usatoday.com/2020/12/13/seahawksjamal-adams-breaks-nfl-record-most-sacks-defensive-back/, The Jets traded Adams to Seattle on July 25, 2020, After trade to Seahawks, guard Gabe Jackson feels like a rookie again, NFL sends memo to clubs regarding start of offseason protocols, Roger Goodell: NFL expects to play in full stadiums in 2021 season, 150 draft prospects will go to Indy for in-person medical evaluations. “I have a lot of respect for Sam. Jamal Adams’ record night includes surprise Adam Gase hug Adams recorded 8.5 sacks on the season, passing the Cardinals’ Adrian Wilson, who recorded eight in 2005 Stay up to date on the Seahawks, Mariners, Huskies and high schools. 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In two games this year, Adams have recorded 21 total tackles and two sacks. Officially, because the play began as an attempted pass, the loss of yardage equaled a sack. Entering play on Sunday, Adams had 7.5 sacks through his first eight games played in 2020. You'll now receive the top Seahawks Wire stories each day directly in your inbox. (Two first round picks and … Adams has played at an All-Pro level for the Seahawks defense this year. Nate Davis of USA TODAY has the Seahawks slipping two slots - from No. “Breaking the record, I said I was going to do it last year when I failed. Against the Washington Football Team, Adams expanded his hold on the record with another sack, bringing his season total to 9.5 sacks. Adams has set a record for defensive backs this year with 9.5 sacks. Seahawks safety Jamal Adams broke a 15-year-old record on Sunday against his former team in Seattle's 40-3 blowout of the New York Jets. He has double-digit sacks in three consecutive seasons, including 15.5 sacks and 53 tackles last year. The fourth-year safety remains the Seahawks ' … On a 2nd-and-10 play with 8:34 left in the second quarter, Seattle’s star safety finally got his chance. Pete Carroll said they broke from tradition to deliver Adams a game ball. All-Pro safety Jamal Adams sets an NFL record for defensive backs with a sack of friend Sam Darnold against his former New York Jets. Age: 25. In January 2019 he was named the Washington state sportswriter of the year by the National Sports Media Association. The Seahawks have less optimism about the availability of defensive lineman Jarran Reed. One of my guys, man,” Adams said. It was for Adams and the Seahawks early on Sunday. The player himself talked passionately about the record and clearly takes a lot of pride in his achievement. Jamal Adams has destroyed the sack record for a safety in a single season. Bills. ... “I’d be lying if I said I’m not excited.”. Sign up for the Seahawks Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. Seahawk Jamal Adams breaks NFL record for most sacks by defensive back. Gregg Bell is the Seahawks and NFL writer for The News Tribune. He is, as his coach Pete Carroll said he could become, the “sacky-est” defensive back in NFL history. Jamal Adams coming off a three-sack game for the NY Jets; The safety recorded just 2.0 and 3.5 sacks the past two years; The latest NFL prop gives Adams -140 odds to break the record for sacks … By Competition Committee; to amend Rule 6, Section 1, Article 3, for one year only, to establish a maximum number of players in... With the dust settling on the first wave of free agency and the 2021 NFL draft just around the corner, it's time to take a look at the latest power rankings. He went from the Defensive Rookie of the Year to the Defensive Player of the Year – then won that award two straight seasons. That is an NFL record for a defensive back. Seattle’s NFL team donates $25,000 to create a girls’ flag league at 10 Pierce County high schools. Best statistic: 9.5 sacks as he improves on his own NFL record for a defensive back. I always told myself, whenever I put my mind to something I’m going to get it done. AFC East. He shared a long hug and pats on the back with Jets linebacker Tarell Basham. Adams has 8 1/2 sacks. By Chicago; to amend Rule 11, Section 3, Article 3, to ensure the enforcement of all accepted penalties committed by either team during successive Try attempts. Below are the rules submitted by the teams,as indicated. That, plus poor coverage from All 6.5 of his sacks; 12 of his 13 QB hits; Both of his forced fumbles, and his one fumble recovery for touchdown; 2018. “Jamal Adams is going, ‘No, no, no. For example, all of us (who had heard of teams besides the Seahawks) knew that Jamal Adams … This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Adrian Wilson: 25.5 career sacks (12 years). Darnold was scrambling up the field and Adams tackled him just behind the line of scrimmage. They led 23-3 in the second quarter. And, he did so in a fantastic way. The Seahawks’ All-Pro free safety, acquired in a trade from the Jets this summer, sacked his friend Sam Darnold on yet another of his blitzes, in the first half of Seattle’s game against New York Sunday. For two years in practices with New York, Adams had to avoid the third-overall pick in the 2018 NFL draft because he was always wearing a no-contact jersey, common for all quarterbacks in the league. He hugged a couple of his old assistant coaches. His record-setting sack was somewhat harmless compared to his usual rushes deep into opposing backfields. It gave Adams 8 1/2 sacks this season. That’s just how I’m wired. “Yeah, obviously, that has been on my mind,” Adams said Friday. Two years ago, after Week 6, Jamal Adams had: 2.5 of his 3.5 sacks Seattle Seahawks star Jamal Adams achieved history Sunday against his old team, the New York Jets. The NFL owners just approved a 17-game regular season which is set to begin this year. Latest on Seattle Seahawks safety Jamal Adams including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN Please check your email for a confirmation. Adams, who was traded to the Seahawks from the Jets earlier this year, finally got his revenge. Jamal Adams' 9.5 sacks this season were the most by a defensive back since 1982, when sacks were first counted as an official statistic. He started covering the NFL in 2002 as the Oakland Raiders beat writer for The Sacramento Bee. Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. Just to face him, and he doesn’t have a red jersey on, because I’m kind of used to that...it’s going to be fun, man.”. He broke the record of eight, set by Adrian Wilson of the Cardinals in 2005. Jamal Adams. That’s exactly what he did against the Jets, as he extended his sack tally to 8.5 on the year in Seattle’s 40-3 win. Adams had said Friday he hoped to set the record against the Jets. Ever since Jamal Adams compared himself to Tom Brady and Aaron Donald, the Jets safety has played like it. The Ohio native began covering the Seahawks in their first Super Bowl season of 2005. He waved to former teammates. The 2019 All-Pro safety set an NFL record for the fastest defensive back to eight sacks in a single season. Adams was named … The NFL owners just approved a 17-game regular season which is set to begin this year. That would have led the Seahawks’ defense in 2019. Coach Pete Carroll later presented Adams with the game ball, an unusual practice for the team but one that he felt the safety had earned. Davis places the blame - for lack of a better word - on Seattle's star quarterback. Jamal Adams: 20.5 sacks (3.5 years). After that, he caught fire and went on a roll, recording his next 5.5 the next three games, including three against the Redskins. He initially dropped back into coverage but spotted a prime opportunity as Jets QB Sam Darnold sprinted to his left to avoid a blitz from Seattle’s defensive front. Adams was looking forward to setting the record against his old team. By Competition Committee; to amend Rule 16, to eliminate overtime in the preseason. Snaps played in regular season: 784. Do Seahawks and Quinton Dunbar have mutual interest in reuniting? Adams is minimal; Reed is a little. Adams blitzed five times in the first half Sunday. 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