What happened: Jamal Adams will miss the entire 2026 season with a right knee injury suffered Saturday in Minnesota's 13-10 preseason victory over the New York Giants, Adam Schefter reported, citing ESPN's Adam Schefter. Further details on the injury came via ESPN's Chris Mortensen.

Why it matters: Adams signed with Minnesota this offseason and was expected to bolster the Vikings' defensive backfield entering the season. His absence removes a projected starter from the secondary before the regular season begins.

What to watch: The Vikings will need to adjust their defensive personnel plans for the 2026 season without Adams.