The NFL trade deadline passed after Week 9, which means the only way teams like the Detroit Lions can improve their roster is by signing the top free agents available. These days, the Lions are the hottest team in football, with an NFC-best 11-1 record, and they’ve become a very attractive landing spot.
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Detroit Lions sign 3x Pro Bowl safety Jamal Adams to practice squad
The Detroit Lions improved to 11-1 by narrowly defeating the Chicago Bears 23-20 on Thanksgiving. Now, they’re adding upgrades to the roster ahead of a key Week 14 matchup against the Green Bay Packers.
According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Lions have signed former All-Pro safety Jamal Adams to their practice squad. Expectations are that Detroit will promote Adams to the active roster in short order. The opportunity to sign with the Lions stuck out to the 29-year-old defender because he wanted to sign with a playoff contender.
Former Pro-Bowl safety Jamal Adams is signing with the Lions practice squad with the idea that he’ll be elevated to Detroit’s roster, per source. Adams had been eyeing an opportunity with a playoff contender.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) December 1, 2024
Adams’ agent, Kevin Conner of @UniSportsMgmt, confirmed the agreement. pic.twitter.com/WEqz6quENk
Adams hasn’t played in a playoff game since 2020, when he was with the Seattle Seahawks. Signing with Detroit gives the three-time Pro Bowl safety a chance to play competitive football again, but first, he’ll have to find a way to get on the field.
The former No. 6 overall pick has played in just three games, starting one for the Tennessee Titans before being released on October 17th.
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