Jets safety Jamal Adams will likely miss his first NFL game on Sunday against the Dolphins.
Adams suffered an ankle sprain last week early in the game against the Bengals but played through it. He was in a walking boot after the game. On Monday, an MRI revealed that Adams sprained his ankle and he is now week-to-week.
Now, Adams won’t put himself on the field until he feels he is fully ready.
“I’m not going to get out there until I’m myself,” Adams told reporters. “I don’t know when that is. We’re not going to put a timetable on it.”
Adam Gase said on Tuesday that it is not a high-ankle sprain, so it’s not as bad as it could’ve been. Given how much Adams moves around the line of scrimmage, though, he can’t afford to play on a bum ankle. The burst that Adams gets is one of the reasons why he is so explosive around the football.
Keep in mind that Adams is also eligible for a massive payday this offseason, so there’s no sense in him rushing back.
It’s been another amazing year for the third-year safety, as he leads the team in most defensive statistics. Adams is the team leader in tackles (64), sacks (6.5), tackles for loss (11.5), pass defenses (6) and forced fumbles (2).
With Adams likely down for Sunday, the Jets will turn to backup safety Blake Countess. They also claimed Bennett Jackson off waivers this week, so he could see some playing time as well.
