Tennessee Titans release former Seattle Seahawks DB Jamal Adams

After being released from the Seattle Seahawks this offseason, former All-Pro defensive end Jamal Adams sought a new home for himself elsewhere. Now, just a few months later, he finds himself in exactly the same situation.

According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Tennessee Titans released Adams on Thursday morning, honoring his request after the disgruntled veteran defenseman asked to be released from his one-year contract. As an established veteran, he won’t hit the waiver wire and will be free to sign with any team.

Adams, who turns 29 on Thursday, signed a one-year deal worth the veteran minimum (about $1.3 million) with the Titans on July 11, but he hasn’t made much of an impact. He has played just 20 defensive snaps in three games and has registered four total tackles. Tennessee quietly placed him on the reserve/non-football injury list Wednesday night, though Adams maintains he is fully healthy and ready for the next opportunity that comes his way.

The Seahawks acquired Adams in a blockbuster trade with the New York Jets in 2020, though he unfortunately never lived up to the hype. He had a solid first season in Seattle, even setting the record for sacks by a defensive back with 9.5, but things went downhill from there. A big reason for his decline was a plethora of injuries, as he played only 34 of a possible 67 games during his four seasons with the Seahawks.