Vikings Place Jamal Adams on Injured Reserve, Sign Bryce Phillips
The Minnesota Vikings have placed veteran safety/linebacker Jamal Adams on injured reserve following a right knee injury sustained during a preseason game. The team also signed cornerback Bryce Phillips to fill the roster spot.
Fort Myers Naples, FL, August 17, 2026 —
The Minnesota Vikings announced Tuesday that veteran player Jamal Adams has been placed on injured reserve due to a right knee injury. The injury occurred during a preseason game, though further details regarding the specific incident were not immediately available.
Adams, who has experience as both a safety and a linebacker, will now miss a significant portion of the upcoming season. The team has not provided a timeline for his potential return.
To address the open roster spot created by Adams’ placement on injured reserve, the Vikings have signed cornerback Bryce Phillips. Phillips joins the team as the roster continues to take shape ahead of the regular season.
The team has not released further information regarding the severity of Adams’ injury or the specifics of Phillips’ contract.
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