While Jamal Adams was officially activated off the physically unable to perform last week, the Seahawks aren’t quite ready to have the All-Pro safety out there come Week 1. On Friday, coach Pete Caroll announced that Adams will not play in the team’s season opener against the Los Angeles Rams.
Adams, who tore his quad tendon in last season’s opener, missed all of last season. According to ESPN, the 27-year-old has still not practiced since being activated off the PUP list and has only taken part in walk-throughs since Aug. 24.
“If you watched him work out, you would not think that he couldn’t go,” Carroll told Seattle’s 93.3 KJR-FM radio, via ESPN. “He’s really working hard at it, but we’ve got to make sure that once he’s back, he stays back, so we’re going to be really careful with how we do that.
“It’s a long season and there will be a tremendous amount of season ahead whether it’s the first couple games or whatever. I’m not worried about it. I just want him right and really confident and ready to sustain once he gets back.”
The NFL world was quick to react to Caroll’s ominous announcement.
Still can't believe #Jets got Garrett Wilson & AVT on 5 yr rookie deals for this guy lol. https://t.co/MyPJqqCTAL
— Play Like A Jet (@Playlikeajet1) September 1, 2023
Adams had yet to practice since being activated off PUP, only taking part in walk-throughs. So it’s been trending this way. https://t.co/ahQUV6hE1R
— Brady Henderson (@BradyHenderson) September 1, 2023
https://twitter.com/Paulie_Bruz/status/1697631450881835329?s=20
Tyler Higbee Week 1 DFS king https://t.co/ogiN440FDa
— Brad Spielberger, Esq. (@SpielbergerBrad) September 1, 2023
worst trade in the modern nfl that nobody talks about https://t.co/K80tQynu2h
— Luke (@LakeEffectBro) September 1, 2023
In addtion to Adams, CB Devon Witherspoon, who was the No. 5 pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, is also unlikley to play.
[Seattle’s 93.3 KJR-FM radio, ESPN]
