Jamal Adams has said farewell to Jets fans after being traded to the Seattle Seahawks.
Adams, who was traded to Seattle on Saturday, took to Twitter to thank New York and Jets fans for all the love over the last three years. While tensions grew between him and the Jets this offseason, Adams said Gang Green’s faithful will always hold a special place in his heart.
To NY & especially the Jets fans:
I love you & will always love you. You all will hold a special place in my heart forever. When I came into the league, you embraced me & watched me grow! We went through it all together. Thank you for the Luv & support these 3 years. #Prez Out. pic.twitter.com/1jkSMJKQNH— Jamal Adams (@Prez) July 25, 2020
The 24-year-old safety and a 2022 fourth-round pick were sent to Seattle in exchange for two first-round picks (2021 & 2022), a 2021 third-round pick and Bradley McDougald.
Adams looked well on his way to becoming an all-time Jet after he was picked sixth overall in the 2017 NFL Draft. In just three seasons in New York, Adams was a two-time Pro Bowler and All-Pro. For his Jets career, Adams recorded 266 total tackles, 12 sacks, 25 pass defenses, two interceptions, six forced fumbles, four fumble recoveries and two touchdowns.
However, the relationship between Adams and the organization deteriorated to the point where the Jets felt it was time to move on. Adams was disgruntled with the team for not rewarding him with a contract extension even though Adams had two years left on his rookie contract.
Nonetheless, Jets GM Joe Douglas was able to land a monstrous package for a player who had become a vocal distraction. The Jets and their fans will undoubtedly miss Adams on the field, but the organization got an offer it couldn’t refuse and decided it was best to move on