The NFL world was stunned by a shocking admission made by one of the brightest young talents in the league. Seattle Seahawks Pro Bowl safety Jamal Adams candidly said he had considered retirement.
Seahawks’ S Jamal Adams, who’s set to make his 2023 debut Monday night against the New York Giants, revealed that he considered retiring in the immediate aftermath of the serious leg injury he suffered in last season's opener.
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— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 30, 2023
Adams injured his leg severely in the Seahawks’ 2022 season opener. That injury sidelined him all the way up until this weekend when he’s expected to make his NFL return. Adams has dealt with multiple injuries, and this one stung him good. He spoke to reporters on Friday when he made the admission.
“It was tough. I thought about retiring. I thought about a lot of things,” Adams said via ESPN. “Is this going to be it for me? I didn’t know,” he admitted. “But I knew eventually, after I got that MRI, I told myself I’m going to be back. I didn’t know when or how, but I was going to figure it out.”
ESPN wrote that Adams “recalled bawling in the locker room when he got the news that his season was over,” per their report on the story.
It’s a good thing that he appears to be in better spirits and that he’s set to play again. Funnily enough, the Seahawks play the New York Giants on Monday Night Football in East Rutherford. Adams began his career at the Meadowlands as a member of the New York Jets.
The NFL world reacted to the news.
I hate the Seahawks but I wish the best for Adams. https://t.co/ps4TkVUaXn
— John Chapman (@JL_Chapman) September 30, 2023
Whys he gotta do it Metlife smh https://t.co/mvYRYuPPpR
— Qing LeShabbat James Dynasty (@CrownRoyal22) September 30, 2023
It’s still underrated how much these guys go through to be on the field every week.
Tearing your quad tendon is one of the hardest non head / spine injuries to return from.
Rooting for Adams. A unique skill set at safety when he’s right. https://t.co/dLOp7b19Wo
— YardsAfterContract (@after_yards) September 30, 2023
Jamal Adams hadn’t played in Seattle as a Seahawk yet? That’s surprising even with his injuries. Not one game? https://t.co/xkfNOKFpas pic.twitter.com/TX5hfRVi4B
— Ben Sig 🚬 (@sig_50) September 30, 2023
He couldn’t sit in a seat for 20 weeks. Wow. https://t.co/hHMY7c3vp8
— LovinBlue (@LovinBlue) September 30, 2023
This is sad to hear, but wishing nothing but the best for @Prez and that he doesn’t retire, he’s explosive on the field and even tho he’s with the Seahawks miss seeing him in a jets uniform https://t.co/ov1iV2VLfo
— Omar Soto (@mr_soto21) September 30, 2023
