Seahawks' Jamal Adams to Miss Time With with Hand Injury; No Timetable for Return

Adams will be out for a while because of a hand issue.

The news was relayed by The Athletic's Michael-Shawn Dugar.

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Jamal Adams will be out for a bit getting some additional opinions on a hand issue, Pete Carroll says. Jamal had broken fingers he had surgery on in the past. Pete says the current issue is on the same hand. No timetable on Jamal’s return. Also no word on potential surgery.

Adams has played in the NFL for six years. He played in 12 games last year and made 87 tackles. In 2020 he set an NFL record with nine-and-a-half sacks, the most all-time by a defensive back.

Over the past three years, Adams has missed a lot of time due to injuries. A groin strain and a torn labrum ended Adams' season after 12 games in 2021.

The ailments don't take into account everything Adams did to suit up as much as possible. Adams was dealing with issues with his hands and fingers.

The star safety had surgery to fix his hand. He told reporters that he wouldn't be able to straighten his fingers again and that the injuries he's suffered have made it hard for him.

I've been through that for two years. My first year here, I broke my ring finger about a dozen times and the other one about 10 times. I have been dealing with that for a long time. I didn't give a lot of information. Everyone should be allowed to talk about it. They're in trouble now that it's good. I used to play with one arm. That isn't an excuse. It was put up at the end of the day. Let's leave.

Adams thought he would be ready for training camp in June. He's going to have to step away to address the problem.