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NFL·INJURY·August 16, 2026 09:27 AM ET

O'Connell says Jamal Adams' right knee injury is 'not good'

Vikings held on for a 13-10 preseason win over the Giants.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 161 min read
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Vikings HC Kevin O'Connell said Jamal Adams had a right knee injury and, while he didn’t want to specify the injury, he Via @AdamSchefter on X

What happened: Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell said Jamal Adams suffered a right knee injury, declining to specify the diagnosis. O'Connell called the injury "not good." Minnesota closed out the preseason contest with a 13-10 win over New York.

Why it matters: Adams is a veteran safety whose health carries direct weight on the Vikings' defensive depth chart heading into the regular season. A coach publicly characterizing an injury as "not good" without further detail leaves the team's evaluation period open as roster decisions approach.

What to watch: Minnesota is expected to provide additional clarity on Adams' status as the team continues preseason preparations.

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