Tyrell Adams Explained

Tyrell Adams
Number:58, 50, 59, 53
Position:Linebacker
Birth Date:11 April 1992
Birth Place:Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:2
Weight Lbs:228
High School:Mays (Atlanta, Georgia)
College:West Georgia
Undraftedyear:2015
Pastteams:
Highlights:
Statlabel1:Total tackles
Statvalue1:163
Statlabel2:Sacks
Statvalue2:2.0
Statlabel3:Forced fumbles
Statvalue3:4
Statlabel4:Fumble recoveries
Statvalue4:1
Statlabel5:Interceptions
Pfr:AdamTy00

Tyrell Adams (born April 11, 1992) is a former American football linebacker. He played college football at West Georgia. He was a member of the Seattle Seahawks, Kansas City Chiefs, Oakland Raiders, Buffalo Bills, Indianapolis Colts, Houston Texans, San Francisco 49ers, Jacksonville Jaguars, Seattle Sea Dragons and BC Lions.

College career

Adams played college football at the University of West Georgia.[1]

Professional career

Seattle Seahawks (first stint)

Adams signed with the Seattle Seahawks on May 12, 2015, after going undrafted in the 2015 NFL draft.[2] He spent training camp with the Seahawks, but was waived during the roster cut downs on September 5, 2015.[3]

Kansas City Chiefs (first stint)

On September 14, 2015, Adams was signed to the Kansas City Chiefs practice squad. After spending four weeks with the Chiefs, he was released on October 13.[4]

Seattle Seahawks (second stint)

On October 15, 2015, Adams was signed to the Seahawks practice squad, but was waived on October 29.

Kansas City Chiefs (second stint)

Just a few weeks later, Adams returned to the Chiefs practice squad on November 3, 2015.[5] Adams finished the 2015 season on the Chiefs’ practice squad, and signed as a reserve/future contract on January 18, 2016. On September 3, 2016, he was waived by the Chiefs.[6] The next day, he was signed to the Chiefs' practice squad, but was waived the following day.[7]

Oakland Raiders

On October 5, 2016, Adams was signed to the Raiders' practice squad.[8] He was promoted to the active roster on November 26, 2016.[9] He made his NFL debut the next day playing on special teams in a 35–32 win over the Carolina Panthers.[10]

On October 16, 2017, Adams was waived by the Raiders.[11]

Buffalo Bills (first stint)

On October 18, 2017, Adams was claimed off waivers by the Buffalo Bills.[12] However, he was waived the next day after failing his physical.[13]

Indianapolis Colts (first stint)

On February 23, 2018, Adams signed with the Indianapolis Colts.[14] He was waived/injured on September 1, 2018, and was placed on injured reserve.[15] He was released on September 10, 2018.

Houston Texans (first stint)

On October 2, 2018, Adams was signed to the Houston Texans' practice squad.[16] He was promoted to the active roster on October 6, 2018.[17] He was waived/injured on October 22, 2018, and was placed on injured reserve.[18] He was released on October 24, 2018.

San Francisco 49ers (first stint)

On November 27, 2018, Adams was signed to the San Francisco 49ers' practice squad.[19]

Houston Texans (second stint)

On December 26, 2018, Adams was signed by the Texans off the 49ers' practice squad.[20] The Texans waived him on August 31 during final roster cuts.[21] On September 1, 2019, Adams was signed to the Houston Texans practice squad.[22] Adams was promoted to the active roster on September 25, 2019.[23]

On April 6, 2020, Adams re-signed with the Texans.[24] In Week 6 against the Tennessee Titans, Adams led the team with eight tackles and recorded his first career sack on Ryan Tannehill during the 42–36 overtime loss.[25] In Week 12 against the Detroit Lions, Adams led the team with 17 tackles and forced two fumbles that were recovered by the Texans during the 41–25 win.[26]

Buffalo Bills (second stint)

Adams re-signed with the Buffalo Bills on a one-year contract on March 31, 2021.[27] He was waived on August 24, 2021.[28]

San Francisco 49ers (second stint)

On October 5, 2021, Adams was signed to the 49ers' practice squad.[29] He was promoted to the active roster on October 23.[30] He was released on November 2, and re-signed to the practice squad.[31] [32] He was promoted to the active roster on December 4.[33] He was waived on December 21 and re-signed to the practice squad.

Jacksonville Jaguars

On December 29, 2021, Adams was signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars off the 49ers practice squad.[34]

On March 9, 2022, the Jaguars signed Adams to a contract extension.[35] He was released on August 29, 2022.[36]

Indianapolis Colts (second stint)

On November 15, 2022, Adams was signed to the Colts' practice squad.[37] He was released on November 22.[38]

Seattle Sea Dragons

Adams was signed to the Seattle Sea Dragons of the XFL on March 28, 2023.[39] The Sea Dragons folded when the XFL and USFL merged to create the United Football League (UFL).[40]

BC Lions

On February 2, 2024, Adams signed with the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League (CFL).[41] He announced his retirement on February 28, 2024.[42]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: University of West Georgia Wolves Athletics – Tyrell Adams – 2014 Football . May 17, 2016.
  2. Web site: Drovetto, Tony . May 12, 2015 . Seahawks Sign FB Brandon Cottom, LB Tyrell Adams; Part Ways With OL Nate Isles, C.J. Davis . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20160423201132/http://www.seahawks.com/news/2015/05/12/seahawks-sign-fb-brandon-cottom-lb-tyrell-adams-part-ways-ol-nate-isles-cj-davis . April 23, 2016 . June 24, 2017 . Seahawks.com.
  3. Web site: Drovetto, Tony . September 5, 2015 . Seahawks Set 53-Man Roster, Trade For Safety Kelcie McCray . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20170607232741/http://www.seahawks.com/news/2015/09/05/seahawks-set-53-man-roster-trade-safety-kelcie-mccray . June 7, 2017 . June 24, 2017 . Seahawks.com.
  4. Web site: Tyrell Adams Transactions . FoxSports.com.
  5. Web site: November 3, 2015 . Chiefs bring back LB Tyrell Adams to practice squad, release LB Josh Keyes . ChiefsDigest.com.
  6. Web site: September 3, 2016 . Chiefs Down to NFL Mandated Roster Limit . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20171126170245/http://www.chiefs.com/news/article-2/Chiefs-Down-to-NFL-Mandated-Roster-Limit/eaa26747-962f-4a0c-a143-502c64f318ed . November 26, 2017 . Chiefs.com.
  7. Web site: September 4, 2016 . Chiefs Announce Additional Roster Moves . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20171126161600/http://www.chiefs.com/news/article-2/Chiefs-Announce-Additional-Roster-Moves/c8725899-0072-426f-b271-3f07240af7a3 . November 26, 2017 . Chiefs.com.
  8. Web site: October 5, 2016 . Raiders Sign TE Ryan O'Malley to Active Roster; Smith to Reserve/Injured List . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20170918023522/http://www.raiders.com/news/article-1/Raiders-Sign-TE-Ryan-O%E2%80%99Malley-to-Active-Roster-Smith-to-ReserveInjured-List/6768e71e-0c5e-4792-8f02-a9c92c8fd2e4 . September 18, 2017 . Raiders.com.
  9. Web site: November 26, 2016 . Raiders Announce Transactions . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20170912013444/http://www.raiders.com/news/article-1/Raiders-Announce-Transactions/6bd70685-05c7-4e54-b659-e88201e1c203 . September 12, 2017 . Raiders.com.
  10. Web site: November 28, 2016 . Raiders Snap Counts vs. Carolina Panthers . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20161221100845/http://www.raiders.com/news/article-1/Raiders-Snap-Counts-vs-Carolina-Panthers-Mack-Dominates-Carr-Tosses-Two-More-Touchdowns-/880a75c9-6006-4ec0-b39d-8ca00f59ac66 . December 21, 2016 . Raiders.com.
  11. Web site: October 16, 2017 . Raiders Sign LB NaVorro Bowman . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20180425234923/http://www.raiders.com/news/article-1/Raiders-Sign-LB-NaVorro-Bowman/00465c1f-b0cb-4f74-bb17-7348c640744c . April 25, 2018 . Raiders.com.
  12. Web site: Brown, Chris . October 18, 2017 . Bills awarded waiver claim for LB Tyrell Adams . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20180429195005/http://www.buffalobills.com/news/article-1/Bills-awarded-waiver-claim-for-LB-Tyrell-Adams/32b9a795-d9a2-4d8a-afe4-452db67749c8 . April 29, 2018 . BuffaloBills.com.
  13. Web site: Brown, Chris . October 19, 2017 . Bills sign LB Lacey back; LB Adams waived/injured . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20180429202117/http://www.buffalobills.com/news/article-1/Bills-sign-LB-Lacey-back-LB-Adams-waivedinjured/2caf3e71-7a5f-4f24-8734-26e196fbd621 . April 29, 2018 . BuffaloBills.com.
  14. Web site: February 23, 2018 . Roster Move: Colts Sign LB Tyrell Adams . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20180504224208/http://www.colts.com/news/article-1/Roster-Move-Colts-Sign-LB-Tyrell-Adams/228ae33f-deba-4c0a-9d29-75bfd8e8e980 . May 4, 2018 . Colts.com.
  15. Web site: Walker, Andrew . September 1, 2018 . Colts Announce Final 2018 Roster Cuts . Colts.com.
  16. Web site: Wilson, Aaron . October 2, 2018 . Texans sign LB Tyrell Adams to practice squad . Chron.com.
  17. Web site: October 6, 2018 . TRANSACTIONS: Texans sign ILB Tyrell Adams . HoustonTexans.com.
  18. Web site: October 22, 2018 . TRANSACTIONS: Texans sign ILB Josh Keyes . HoustonTexans.com.
  19. Web site: November 27, 2018 . 49ers Announce Several Roster Moves . December 9, 2020 . 49ers.com.
  20. Web site: December 26, 2018 . TRANSACTIONS: Texans sign ILB Tyrell Adams . HoustonTexans.com.
  21. Web site: August 31, 2019 . Texans trim roster to 53 players . HoustonTexans.com . September 1, 2019 . September 1, 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190901032100/https://www.houstontexans.com/news/texans-trim-roster-to-53-players . dead .
  22. Web site: September 2, 2019 . Texans sign CB Armstrong, TE Paulsen, add 10 players to practice squad . HoustonTexans.com . September 3, 2019 . September 3, 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190903055615/https://www.houstontexans.com/news/texans-sign-cb-armstrong-te-paulsen-add-10-players-to-practice-squad . dead .
  23. Web site: September 25, 2019 . Texans place Senio Kelemete on IR, promote Tyrell Adams . Chron.com.
  24. Web site: Alper . Josh . March 13, 2020 . Texans to re-sign Tyrell Adams . December 9, 2020 . Pro Football Talk . NBC Sports.
  25. Web site: Houston Texans at Tennessee Titans – October 18th, 2020 . October 20, 2020 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  26. Web site: Houston Texans at Detroit Lions – November 26th, 2020 . December 1, 2020 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  27. News: Glab, Maddy . Bills sign linebacker Tyrell Adams . BuffaloBills.com . March 31, 2021 . March 31, 2021.
  28. Web site: Five players released by the Bills to reach the 80-man roster limit. BuffaloBills.com. August 24, 2021.
  29. Web site: 49ers Sign K Joey Slye; Add Three Players to Practice Squad. 49ers.com. October 5, 2021.
  30. Web site: 49ers Make a Series of Roster Moves ahead of Week 7. 49ers.com. October 23, 2021.
  31. Web site: 49ers Announce a Series of Roster Moves ahead of Nov. 2 Trade Deadline. 49ers.com. November 2, 2021.
  32. Web site: 49ers Open Practice Windows for Gould, Kittle and Wilson Jr.. 49ers.com. November 3, 2021.
  33. Web site: Trey Sermon Placed on IR; Marcell Harris Downgraded to Out. 49ers.com. December 4, 2021.
  34. Web site: Roster Move: Jaguars sign Tyrell Adams to active roster, place 2 on COVID-19 list. Jaguars.com. December 29, 2021.
  35. Web site: Jaguars.com. Roster moves: Jaguars extend LB Tyrell Adams. March 9, 2022. March 9, 2022.
  36. Web site: Roster Moves: Jaguars release four, waive six ahead of the 53-man roster deadline on August 30, 2022. Jaguars.com. August 29, 2022.
  37. Web site: Colts Sign LB Tyrell Adams To Practice Squad, Release TE Darrell Daniels From Practice Squad. Colts.com. November 15, 2022.
  38. Web site: Colts Release LB Tyrell Adams From Practice Squad. Colts.com. November 22, 2022.
  39. Web site: Lyons . Matt . March 28, 2023 . Seattle Sea Dragons Sign Former NFL Linebacker Tyrell Adams . March 28, 2023 . xflnewshub.
  40. Web site: Seifert . Kevin . January 1, 2024 . Newly formed United Football League sets 8 markets, tabs coaches . January 15, 2024 . ESPN.com.
  41. Web site: 3Down Staff . 2024-02-02 . B.C. Lions sign veteran NFL LB Tyrell Adams, one other . 2024-02-06 . 3DownNation . en-US.
  42. Web site: Instagram . 2024-02-28 . www.instagram.com.

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