The Browns signed Adams on Tuesday.
Adams posted 26 tackles across 10 games for the Bears in 2022, but the majority of his production came over the final seven weeks of the season. The 2018 seventh-round pick started his career with the Colts and worked with current Browns special teams coordinator Bubba Ventrone, who held the same title during Adams' time in Indianapolis.
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Bears' Matt Adams: Set for free agency
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Adams notched two tackles in the Bears' 29-13 loss to the Vikings in Week 18, and ended the season with 26 tackles and a forced fumble over 10 games played.
Adams missed seven games with a calf injury, and in the nine games he played, he had two or fewer tackles in six of them. However, on a per-game basis, this was the most productive year of his five-year career. After playing about 20 snaps per game, he'll likely compete for a depth role next year as an unrestricted free agent.
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Bears' Matt Adams: Estimated DNP
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Adams (calf) was a non-participant in the Bears' estimated practice report Monday, Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com reports.
Adams continues to deal with injuries, as he missed Week 3 and 4 with a hamstring issue. He then suffered a calf injury in Sunday's loss to the Vikings that forced his early exit. With the Bears on a short week and hosting the Commanders on Thursday, Adams will need to make a quick recovery to be active for the game.
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Bears' Matt Adams: Back in full Thursday
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Adams (hamstring) was listed as a full participant on the Bears' injury report Thursday.
Adams has been sidelined for Chicago's last two games while dealing with a hamstring injury, which kept him limited during practice Wednesday as well. The 26-year-old recorded six tackles while playing just under half of his 73 total snaps on defense over the first two weeks, and he should see a consistent role in both phases moving forward.
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Bears' Matt Adams: Arrested Thursday
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Adams was arrested in Chicago on Thursday and charged with misdemeanor illegal gun possession and possessing a high-capacity magazine and metal-piercing bullets, Patrick Finley of the Chicago Sun Times reports.
Adams, who joined the Bears on a one-year deal this offseason, had a license for the weapon but it wasn't registered in the state of Illinois. His court date is scheduled for Aug. 24, but it's unclear what type of discipline he'll face from the league.
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Bears' Matthew Adams: Headed to Chicago
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Adams signed a one-year contract with the Bears on Saturday, Patrick Finley of Chicago Sun Times reports.
Adams was a special teams ace for the Colts a year ago, totaling 10 tackles across 348 special-team snaps. The 2018 seventh-round pick figures to garner a similar role for the Bears in 2022.
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Colts' Matthew Adams: Heads to COVID-19 list
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The Colts placed Adams on the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday.
Adams has either tested positive for the virus or come into close contact with an infected person. He'll need to clear the proper protocols before returning to team activities.
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Colts' Matthew Adams: Back at practice
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Adams (ankle) returned to practice Wednesday for the first time since landing on IR, Andrew Walker of the team's official site reports.
The Colts will now have 21 days to decide whether to activate Adams to the roster or keep him on IR for the remainder of the season. Adams was a key piece on the Colts' special teams unit but he won't likely make an impact on the defense the remainder of the 2020 campaign.
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Colts' Matthew Adams: Won't play Sunday
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Adams (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game versus the Jets.
Adams has played exclusively on special teams this season, so his absence won't shake up the defensive dynamic in the matchup against the winless Jets.
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Colts' Matthew Adams: Exits contest Sunday
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Adams (ankle) left Sunday's contest against Minnesota and won't return, Joel Erickson of the Indy Star reports.
Adams was forced to leave the contest in the first half with an ankle injury. With the depth linebacker sidelined, only Jordan Glasgow and Zaire Franklin are healthy depth options at linebacker for the remainder of the game.
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Colts' Matthew Adams: All clear for Week 1
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Adams (ankle) is officially active for Sunday's matchup against Jacksonville.
Although Adams logged a full practice in Friday's session, he still came into the contest with a questionable tag, casting doubt on his Week 1 availability. Now healthy, Adams is expected to handle a depth role at linebacker for Sunday's action.
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Colts' Matthew Adams: Listed as questionable
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Adams (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game versus the Jaguars.
Adams was a full participant in Friday's practice, but he'll still be monitored over the weekend leading up to the divisional matchup. The 24-year-old is expected to work in a reserve role for most of the year anyway, so his absence won't shake up the defensive dynamic much.
