The Tennessee Titans are releasing veteran safety Jamal Adams from his contract, according to a report from Adam Schefter. The three-time Pro Bowler asked to be released, a request that was granted by general manager Ran Carthon. Adams' tenure in Tennessee will be remembered as one giant confusing waste of time.
Titans are honoring the request of former Pro-Bowl safety Jamal Adams for his release, per source. Adams is healthy and looking forward to his next opportunity.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 17, 2024
Adams’ agents Kevin Conner and Robert Brown of @UniSportsMgmt confirmed his release. pic.twitter.com/ENdPcebVpG
The oft-injured Adams was released by the Seattle Seahawks in March. He took his time deciding his next destination, joining the Titans on a one-year contract worth the veteran minimum $1.125 million. The move reunited Adams with Titans defensive coordinator Dennard Wilson, his former position coach during his best seasons with the New York Jets.
The Titans also eventually signed free-agent safety Quandre Diggs, one of Adams' closest friends, and former safety partner in Seattle. The move, which was welcomed by Adams, relegated him to backup duties behind Diggs and Amani Hooker.
Adams' tenure with the Titans began in disappointing fashion. He was routinely absent from training camp practices while nursing what the Titans described at the time as "general soreness." Adams later missed the regular-season opener versus the Chicago Bears with a hip injury.
Adams made his Titans debut in a Week 2 defeat to the Jets, playing just two defensive snaps. The aging safety was more involved in a blowout defeat to the Green Bay Packers the following week, playing a season-high 17 snaps. Against the Miami Dolphins, Adams played one defensive snap in what would be his final appearance in Tennessee. He leaves the Titans having recorded four tackles.
Adams then posted cryptic messages on social media and was recently placed on the reserve/non-football injury list. ESPN's Turron Davenport quickly reported that he was displeased with his playing time and involvement on defense. That appeared to be the case when head coach Brian Callahan sounded disappointed when addressing Adams' status with the media earlier this week.
Adding insult to injury, Adams' addition appeared to presumably be why Elijah Molden requested a fresh start. The Titans traded Molden to the Los Angeles Chargers. He's started three games in L.A., posting two interceptions, 22 tackles, two pass breakups, and one fumble recovery this season.
The Titans will continue moving forward with Diggs and Hooker as the starters at safety. Adams' departure catapults Mike Brown into the No. 3 safety role. Julius Wood is also on the roster. Adams' veteran minimum salary made his addition a worthwhile gamble, but it ended with confusing disappointment.