Vikings place veteran Jamal Adams on injured reserve, sign CB Bryce Phillips
The Minnesota Vikings have placed veteran safety/linebacker Jamal Adams on injured reserve after he sustained a right knee injury during a preseason game. Adams, a three-time Pro Bowl selection, is expected to undergo season-ending surgery.

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AI-generatedThe Minnesota Vikings have placed veteran safety/linebacker Jamal Adams on injured reserve after he sustained a right knee injury during a preseason game. Adams, a three-time Pro Bowl selection, is expected to undergo season-ending surgery. The injury occurred in his first game with the Vikings, whom he joined just before training camp began. To fill his roster spot, the team signed cornerback Bryce Phillips. Phillips entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent with Kansas City after the 2026 draft.
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5 extractedJamal Adams is a three-time Pro Bowl selection.
The Vikings signed cornerback Bryce Phillips to fill Adams’ spot on the roster.
Adams was injured in his first game with Minnesota after signing on the eve of training camp.
Adams is expected to have season-ending surgery for a right knee injury.
Minnesota Vikings safety/linebacker Jamal Adams was placed on injured reserve Monday.