Tyrell Adams (born April 11, 1992) is an American former professional

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player who was a

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in the

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(NFL). He played

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for the West Georgia Wolves. He was a member of the

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, Seattle Sea Dragons and

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College career

Adams played

at the

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Professional career

Seattle Seahawks (first stint)

Adams signed with the

on May 12, 2015, after going undrafted in the

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. He spent training camp with the Seahawks, but was waived during the roster cut downs on September 5, 2015.

Kansas City Chiefs (first stint)

On September 14, 2015, Adams was signed to the

practice squad. After spending four weeks with the Chiefs, he was released on October 13.

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. 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. The next day, he was signed to the Chiefs' practice squad, but was waived the following day.

Oakland Raiders

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

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

Buffalo Bills (first stint)

On October 18, 2017, Adams was claimed off waivers by the

. However, he was waived the next day after failing his physical.

Indianapolis Colts (first stint)

On February 23, 2018, Adams signed with the

. He was waived/injured on September 1, 2018, and was placed on injured reserve. He was released on September 10, 2018.

Houston Texans (first stint)

On October 2, 2018, Adams was signed to the

' practice squad. He was promoted to the active roster on October 6, 2018. He was waived/injured on October 22, 2018, and was placed on injured reserve. He was released on October 24, 2018.

San Francisco 49ers (first stint)

On November 27, 2018, Adams was signed to the

' practice squad.

Houston Texans (second stint)

On December 26, 2018, Adams was signed by the Texans off the 49ers' practice squad. The Texans waived him on August 31 during final roster cuts. On September 1, 2019, Adams was signed to the

practice squad. Adams was promoted to the active roster on September 25, 2019. On April 6, 2020, Adams re-signed with the Texans. In Week 6 against the

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, Adams led the team with eight tackles and recorded his first career sack on Ryan Tannehill during the 42–36 overtime loss. In Week 12 against the

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, Adams led the team with 17 tackles and forced two fumbles that were recovered by the Texans during the 41–25 win.

Buffalo Bills (second stint)

Adams re-signed with the

on a one-year contract on March 31, 2021. He was waived on August 24, 2021.

San Francisco 49ers (second stint)

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

Jacksonville Jaguars

On December 29, 2021, Adams was signed by the

off the 49ers practice squad. On March 9, 2022, the Jaguars signed Adams to a contract extension. He was released on August 29, 2022.

Indianapolis Colts (second stint)

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

Seattle Sea Dragons

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

BC Lions

On February 2, 2024, Adams signed with the

of the

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(CFL). He announced his retirement on February 28, 2024.

References

External links

West Georgia Wolves bio
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