Former Indianapolis Colts safety Mike Adams announced his retirement from the NFL on Wednesday after playing 16 seasons in the league, three of which saw him wearing the horseshoe.
Entering the league as an undrafted free agent with the San Francisco 49ers in 2004, Adams enjoyed a long and productive career. He spent time with six different teams throughout his career while earning his only two Pro Bowl selections with the Colts.
Longtime NFL safety Mike Adams just announced his retirement on @gmfb
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 4, 2020
Adams started his career with the 49ers (2004–2006) then went to the Cleveland Browns (2007–2011). He spent two seasons with the Denver Broncos (2012–2013) before joining the Colts (2014–2016). Adams spent two seasons with the Carolina Panthers (2017–2018) and joined the Houston Texans (2019) for a small time before hanging up the spikes.
In all, Adams played 228 career games while making 149 starts. He recorded 30 interceptions, 90 passes defended and 19 tackles for loss.
Adams had the best season of his career in 2014, which was also his first as a Colt. He had 87 tackles (67), five interceptions and 10 passes defended. He earned his first Pro Bowl selection that season at the age of 33.
It has been a long and productive career, but it seems “Pops” is ready to move on after 16 seasons.