Jamal Adams OUT

Jamal Adams reportedly asks Jets to trade him

New York Jets safety Jamal Adams “informed the team he wants to be traded," reports Rich Cimini of ESPN.

What It Means:

Adams has expressed his displeasure about not receiving a contract extension and the Jets fielded trade offers for the All-Pro at last year's deadline, so this isn't a surprise. However, the Jets have previously indicated that they intend to keep Adams around for the long haul. The 24-year-old is scheduled to make $3.5 million in the final year of his rookie deal. He set career-highs in sacks (6.5) and tackles for loss (10) last season. Adams also recorded 1 interception, 7 pass deflections, 2 forced fumbles, 1 fumble recovery, and 1 touchdown in 14 games. He was named the fourth-best safety in football by Pro Football Focus. Adams has graded out as a top-four safety each of the past two seasons among safeties with 500-plus snaps.

numberFire's models project Adams for 87.3 tackles, 4.4 sacks, 2.1 interceptions, and 6.0 pass deflections this season. The Jets D/ST is 21st in our preseason fantasy rankings.