The Tennessee Titans agreed to release three-time Pro Bowl safety Jamal Adams, his agents told ESPN on Thursday.
Adams, who celebrated his 29th birthday on Thursday, signed a one-year deal with the Titans on July 11. He was reunited with defensive coordinator Dennard Wilson, who was his defensive backs coach during his Pro Bowl seasons in 2018 and 2019 with the New York Jets.
“At this point, we wish Jamal the best going forward. It just didn’t work out here,” Wilson said on Thursday. “He’ll have great success wherever (he) goes. (It didn’t work out) for numerous factors, but in terms of that, I’ll let the head coach take care of that.”
Adams, who also was named to the Pro Bowl in 2020 with the Seattle Seahawks, recorded four tackles while playing in just 20 snaps over three games (one start) this season for Tennessee. He was placed on the non-football injury list last Saturday.
Adams told ESPN on Thursday that he wasn’t frustrated about his lack of a starting role. Rather, he just wanted an opportunity to contribute.
Adams made 48 tackles while being limited to just nine starts for Seattle in 2023 due to a concussion. The 2017 first-round pick (sixth overall) has posted 498 tackles, 21.5 sacks, seven forced fumbles and four interceptions in 83 games (81 starts) with the Jets (2017-19) and Seahawks (2020-23).
