Jeff Adams (American football) explained

Number:70
Position:Offensive tackle
Birth Date:6 September 1989
Birth Place:Berwyn, Illinois, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:7
Weight Lbs:305
High School:Lyons Township
(La Grange, Illinois)
College:Columbia (2008–2011)
Undraftedyear:2012
Pastteams:
Statlabel1:Games played
Statvalue1:4
Statlabel2:Games started
Statvalue2:2
Pfr:A/AdamJe00

Jeff Adams (born September 6, 1989) is a former American football offensive tackle. He played college football at Columbia University.

Early years

Adams played high school football and basketball for the Lyons Township High School Lions. He earned All-West Suburban Conference honors in both football and basketball. He captained the football team his senior year. Adams averaged 13 points, nine rebounds and two blocks per game in basketball. He was also named Class 8A Academic All-State.[1]

College career

Adams played for the Columbia Lions from 2008 to 2011.[1]

Professional career

Dallas Cowboys

Adams signed with the Dallas Cowboys on April 30, 2012 after going undrafted in the 2012 NFL draft.[2] He was released by the Cowboys on August 30, 2012.[3]

Cincinnati Bengals

Adams was signed to the Cincinnati Bengals' practice squad on September 2, 2012.[4] He was released by the Bengals on November 13, 2012.[5]

Miami Dolphins

Adams was signed to the Miami Dolphins' practice squad on November 19, 2012.[6] He was released by the Dolphins on August 31, 2013.[7]

Tennessee Titans

Adams was signed to the Tennessee Titans' practice squad on September 11, 2013.[8] He was released by the Titans on August 29, 2014.[9]

Houston Texans

Adams signed with the Houston Texans on August 31, 2014.[10] He made his NFL debut on December 21, 2014 against the Baltimore Ravens.[11] On September 20, 2015, Adams tore his patellar tendon in a game against the Carolina Panthers and on September 21, 2015, Adams was placed on injured reserve.[12]

On September 3, 2016, Adams was released by the Texans.[13] He was re-signed by the Texans on October 26, 2016.[14] On November 7, Adams was once again released by the Texans and was re-signed to the practice squad two days later.[15]

New York Jets

On February 8, 2017, Adams signed with the New York Jets.[16] He was waived on September 1, 2017.[17]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: JEFF ADAMS . gocolumbialions.com . December 29, 2014 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20141229181722/http://www.gocolumbialions.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=9600&ATCLID=1469152 . December 29, 2014 .
  2. Web site: Dallas Cowboys Undrafted Free Agents: Jeff Adams Profile. Starkey. JP. May 8, 2012. SB Nation Dallas. June 6, 2016.
  3. Web site: Cowboys Roster Cuts Tracker: Getting Down To 53 Players; Latest On Jenkins, Ratliff. Drummond. K. D.. August 30, 2012. Blogging The Boys. June 6, 2016.
  4. Web site: Cincinnati Bengals Announce Former Cowboys OT Jeff Adams Signed To The Practice Squad. Kirkendall. Josh. September 2, 2012. Cincy Jungle. June 6, 2016.
  5. Web site: Cincinnati Bengals Sign Linebacker Ben Jacobs To The Practice Squad. Kirkendall. Josh. November 12, 2012. Cincy Jungle. June 6, 2016.
  6. Web site: Dolphins Sign Two Offensive Linemen in Two Days. Nogle. Kevin. November 20, 2012. The Phinsider. June 6, 2016.
  7. Web site: Dolphins roster cuts: All 22 players released for Miami to reach 53-man roster limit. Nogle. Kevin. September 1, 2013. The Phinsider. June 6, 2016.
  8. Web site: Titans sign T Jeff Adams to practice squad. Woods. David. September 11, 2016. theScore.com. June 6, 2016.
  9. Web site: Tennessee Titans roster cuts. Lomas. Will. August 30, 2014. Music City Miracles. June 6, 2016.
  10. Web site: Texans roster moves: August 31. August 31, 2014. www.houstontexans.com. June 6, 2016.
  11. Web site: Jeff Adams: Game Logs at NFL.com. www.nfl.com. June 6, 2016.
  12. Web site: Houston Texans Injury News: Jeff Adams Out For Season With Knee Injury. Ron. Capt. September 21, 2015. Battle Red Blog. June 6, 2016.
  13. Web site: TRANSACTIONS: Texans down to 53-man roster. HoustonTexans.com. September 3, 2016. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20170826234400/http://www.houstontexans.com/news/article-2/TRANSACTIONS-Texans-down-to-53-man-roster/134830f6-5c30-4d46-9d18-8cbd723fb17f. August 26, 2017.
  14. Web site: Texans Place RT Derek Newton On Injured Reserve, Re-Sign OT Jeff Adams. NFL Trade Rumors. Nate. Bouda. October 26, 2016. October 26, 2016.
  15. Web site: Texans cut Jeff Adams, sign RaShaun Allen. Houston Chronicle. Aaron. Wilson. November 7, 2016. November 7, 2016.
  16. Web site: Free Agent T Jeff Adams Signs with Jets. Lange, Randy. NewYorkJets.com. February 8, 2017.
  17. Web site: Jets Release 10, Place 4 on Reserve Lists. Lange, Randy. NewYorkJets.com. September 1, 2017. September 2, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170902093738/http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-7/Jets-Release-10-Place-4-on-Reserve-Lists/9ec6ea97-ebc1-4823-901f-d4d218b96c37. September 2, 2017. dead.

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