Adams suffered a broken finger after getting caught in a helmet during a recent practice, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Friday, according to a source. Rapoport added that Adams is still expected to practice with a club and will wear a special cast for games. If Adams needs surgery, which Rapoport noted is likely, the plan is for Adams to wait until after the 2022 season to have the surgery. The news continues an injury-plagued stint in Seattle for Adams, who has yet to complete a full season with the Seahawks. The former All-Pro underwent season-ending shoulder surgery after Week 13 of last season, limiting his availability to 12 games in back-to-back years. When healthy, Adams is one of the most exciting safeties in the NFL. Known for his sure-handed tackling and big-hit threat up the middle, the 26-year-old also has the ability to rush the quarterback, as evidenced by his 9.5 sacks during his Seahawks debut in 2020. Seattle traded two first-round picks to the Jets to acquire Adams before the 2020 season and handed the five-year veteran a four-year, $70 million extension through 2021, making him the highest-paid safety in the league. time of agreement.
