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Jamal Adams’ torn right quad ends his 2026 season — and raises serious questions about his future in the league. Already sidelined by a similar injury in 2022, the 31-year-old safety was just starting to find his footing under Brian Flores, showing flashes of his old explosiveness before going down hard. His absence leaves a gaping hole in the Vikings’ defense, forcing the front office to decide whether Jay Ward or Jacob Thomas can step up — or if veteran Harrison Smith deserves one more year. The team’s defensive backfield just got a lot tougher to navigate.

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