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Vikings veteran Jamal Adams will have season-ending surgery for torn quadriceps tendon
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· August 17, 2026
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Key points Adams has had a notable career, with three Pro Bowl appearances and an All-Pro selection in 2019. Jamal Adams, a veteran safety and linebacker, has been placed on injured reserve due to a torn quadriceps tendon.
Jamal Adams, a veteran safety and linebacker, has been placed on injured reserve due to a torn quadriceps tendon. The injury occurred during a preseason game, and he was later diagnosed with the torn tendon in his right quadriceps.
Adams will undergo season-ending surgery and will stay in Minnesota for rehabilitation. He will also serve as a mentor to younger players during this time. Adams has had a notable career, with three Pro Bowl appearances and an All-Pro selection in 2019.
Further details about Adams' injury and rehabilitation are available from the source.
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Category: local Published: August 17, 2026 Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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