Adams finished the 2023 season with 82 tackles (54 solo) and seven passes defensed, including three interceptions.
After posting just 17 tackles in his rookie season, Adams played a much larger role in his second NFL campaign. The 24-year-old safety started in all 15 of his appearances and finished strong, with two of Adams' interceptions coming in his last three games. He'll be back with the Jets in 2024, though the team could bring in competition for the starting free safety role.
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Jets' Tony Adams: Up to 80 tackles in 2023
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Adams posted eight tackles (five solo), including two tackles for loss, in Thursday's 37-20 loss to the Browns.
Adams tied his second-highest tackle total of the season and shared the team lead Thursday with Jordan Whitehead and C.J. Mosley. The 24-year-old safety has been a pleasant surprise for the Jets in his second NFL season. Adams has made 14 starts, racking up 80 tackles (54 solo) to go with a pair of interceptions.
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Jets' Tony Adams: Snags INT in narrow win
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Adams notched five tackles (four solo), one pass defensed and one interception during Sunday's 30-28 win over the Commanders.
Adams now has 72 tackles (49 solo), three passes defensed and two interceptions across 13 appearances this season, career-high marks across the board. Given that he only has one game with less than four tackles this season, Edwards has showcased a floor that makes him worth fantasy consideration in deeper IDP formats heading into a Week 17 matchup against the Browns.
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Jets' Tony Adams: Returns to game
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Adams (hand) has returned to Sunday's matchup with the Bills, Brian Costello of the New York Post reports.
Adams exited the game in the first quarter with a hand injury, but he's now back out on the field. The 24-year-old will continue to operate as the team's primary free safety.
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Jets' Tony Adams: Back to full strength Thursday
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Adams (hamstring) was a full participant at practice Thursday, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
Adams has missed the Jets' last two games with a hamstring injury, but he now looks primed to return Sunday at Denver. He figures to start at safety next to Jordan Whitehead in Week 5.
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Jets' Tony Adams: Out for Sunday's matchup
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Adams (hamstring) will miss the Jets' game against the Chiefs on Sunday, Mat McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.
Adams missed last week's loss against New England and will now be inactive for a second straight week. Adrian Amos will get the start once again and the 24-year-old will try to return against the Broncos next week.
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Jets' Tony Adams: Remains sidelined
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Adams (hamstring) will not practice Wednesday, Ethan B. Greenberg of the Jets' official site reports.
Adams suffered the injury in the team's Week 2 loss to the Cowboys and hasn't been able to take the field since. The Illinois product will likely need to get in at least a limited practice Thursday or Friday at the latest if he's going to suit up Sunday against the Chiefs. If he remains out, Adrian Amos should draw the start once again at free safety.
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Jets' Tony Adams: Ruled out for Week 3
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Adams (hamstring) is ruled out for Sunday's divisional matchup against the Patriots, Eric Allen of the Jets' official site reports.
Adams will sit out Week 3 due to a hamstring injury sustained in last Sunday's loss to the Cowboys. Until Adams is ready to retake the field, Adrian Amos will figure to step up as a starter in the Jets secondary.
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Jets' Tony Adams: Doesn't return Sunday
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Adams (hamstring) didn't return to Sunday's 30-10 loss in Dallas, Al Iannazzone of Newsday reports.
Prior to his exit midway through the contest, Adams compiled five solo tackles as the Jets' starting free safety. If Adams needs to miss any time, Adrian Amos likely will step into a regular role in the defense.
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Jets' Tony Adams: Healthy again
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Adams seems to be recovered from a head injury sustained last season, Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic reports.
Adams initially injured his head during the team's Week 18 loss to Miami but is now healthy again. The 24-year-old will compete for the backup spot behind Jordan Whitehead throughout the remainder of the summer.
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Jets' Tony Adams: Downgraded to out
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Adams (head) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Dolphins.
Adams registered six tackles before leaving this weekend's matchup versus Miami with a head injury. Ashtyn Davis and Will Parks should both receive additional secondary snaps for the rest of the afternoon alongside Jordan Whitehead.
