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UPDATE 6/4/07: According to an NFL source close to the
situation, the Broncos are expected to sign veteran defensive tackle
Sam Adams to a one-year contract. The deal, barring an unexpected
breakdown, could be announced as soon as today.
Denver Post
UPDATE 6/3/07: A Sam Adams in Boston seems like a natural fit, and the Patriots have
apparently considered the possibility, as the team and representatives
for free agent defensive lineman Sam Adams have talked in recent weeks.
Boston Globe
UPDATE 5/30/07: In an effort to possibly add another veteran to the defensive line, the Texans will visit with tackle Sam Adams today.
Houston Chronicle
UPDATE 5/25/07: Rams coach Scott Linehan said he and team officials wanted to talk with
the 6-foot-3, 350-pound Adams and see how his knee was recovering.
Linehan said Adams hadn’t been offered a contract.
St Louis Post-Dispatch
UPDATE 5/14/07:Just 13 months after signing three-time Pro Bowler Sam Adams to anchor
their run defense, the Bengals terminated his contract Monday to make
way for younger defensive tackles.
Bengals.com
PRO CAREER
2006: In season opener Sept. 10 at Kansas City, was part of a defensive
effort that held Chiefs RB Larry Johnson to 68 rushing yards on 17
carries ... On Sept. 17 vs. Cleveland, helped hold RB Reuben Droughns
to 32 rushing yards while recording 4 tackles and 1 PD ... On Oct. 22
vs. Carolina, helped hold RB DeShaun Foster to 59 rushing yards while
recording 2 tackles ... Had 3 tackles Nov. 12 vs. San Diego, including
four-yard sack of Philip Rivers in second quarter to help force a punt
... On Nov. 19 at New Orleans, dropped Deuce McAllister for one-yard
loss on third-and-one from Bengals
5 in fourth quarter, forcing Saints to settle for FG that tied score at
10-10 ... In shutout Nov. 26 at Cleveland, had 2 tackles, and in first
quarter, his line penetration set up Rashad Jeanty’s stop of RB Jason
Wright for one-yard loss on third-and-one play, forcing punt on the
possession that followed Cincinnati taking a 7-0 lead ... On Nov. 30
vs. Baltimore, was able to get consistent pressure in effort that held
Baltimore scoreless until 1:01 left in the game ... Had 2 tackles Dec.
10 vs. Oakland, including a three-yard loss against ReShard Lee on a
fourth-and-one play from Bengals
46 in third quarter ... On Dec. 24 at Denver, his season-high 6 tackles
included his second sack of season, as he dropped Jay Cutler for a
four-yard loss in first quarter, helping force a punt.
2005: Played 14 games with nine starts for Buffalo … Started the first
eight games before an ankle injury limited him to one start in season’s
second half … His 179 NFL games are the most on current Bengals roster.
2004: Named to his third Pro Bowl in five years in 2004 after
finishing the season with 40 tackles and five sacks…Adams' dominance on
the defense line transcended individual statistics, as he played a huge
role in the Bills' No. 2 overall defensive ranking in '04, including
ranking 7th against the run.
2003: Was second on the Bills with 5.0 sacks. Registered two
tackles, one sack, one quarterback pressure, and one interception that
he returned 37 yards for a touchdown to become only the fourth Bills
defensive lineman to score a touchdown on an interception versus New
England (9/7).
2002: Joined the Raiders as a free agent signing on August 18 and
played in 15 regular season games and made 14 starts at DT. Adams had
two sacks to bring his career total to 29.0.
2001: Appeared in 14 games with 14 starts at defensive tackle for
the Baltimore Ravens. Also started both of the Ravens postseason
contests. Adams Recorded two sacks to bring his career total to 27.0.
He also was selected to his second straight Pro Bowl and earned All Pro
honors from Pro Football Weekly, Football News, and College & Pro
Football Weekly.
2000: Signed with Baltimore as a free agent on April 17, 2000 and
went on to start all 16 regular season games at defensive tackle for
eventual Super Bowl Champion Ravens. Adams earned his first career Pro
Bowl selection and was chosen as a starter on the AFC squad. He was a
key contributor to the Ravens Super Bowl champion squad that also
boasted the NFL's top-ranked defense. Adams finished with 69 tackles,
five forced fumbles (tied for team-lead), one fumble recovery and two
sacks.
1999: Started 13 games for the Seahawks and finished with 38 tackles (31 solo), 2 sacks, a fumble recovery and 2 passes defensed
1998: Adams finished his fifth season with the Seahawks with 31
tackles (28 solo), 2 sacks and a 25-yard INT for a TD. He also was
named the Seahawks 1998 Man of the Year for his community involvement.
1997: Adams played 16 games and made 15 starts at defensive tackle
for the Seahawks and was selected as a Pro Bowl alternate at DT. He set
single-season highs for the second consecutive season in tackles with
52 and sacks (7).
1996: Adams played 16 games for Seattle and made 14 starts at left
tackle. He finished the season with 41 tackles, 5.5 sacks, 11 tackles
for loss, three passes defensed, three forced fumbles and one fumble
recovery - all career highs.
1995: In his second NFL season with Seattle, Adams appeared in 16
games (5 starts) registering 26 tackles (15 solo), 3 sacks and 4 passes
defensed. He scored the first points of his career when he sacked Mark
Brunnell for a safety in Game 10 at Jax (11/12).
1994: As a rookie with the Seahawks, Adams played the last 12 games
and made 7 starts - six at left end and one at left tackle. He missed
the first four games due to a knee sprain suffered in the preseason
finale at SF (8/26). Adams was credited with 27 tackles (20 solo), 4
sacks, 6.0 tackles for loss, and 4 passes defensed on the year. He
ended the season tied for the team lead in sacks.
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COLLEGE
Three-year starter. Consensus first-team All-America in 1993 by
Associated Press, Kodak, United Press International, and the Walter
Camp Foundation. First-team All-Southwest Conference pick in 1993 by
Associated Press, Football News, Austin American-Statesman, Dallas
Morning News, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Houston Chronicle, Houston
Post, and Waco Tribune-Herald. Led team in big plays (51.5), tackles
for loss (13), sacks (10.5), quarterback pressures (16), assisted
tackles (33), forced fumbles (5), and fumble recoveries (3), while
collecting 78 tackles. First-team All-SWC in 1992 after collecting 56
tackles, 5 tackles for loss, and 4.5 sacks. Conference Newcomer of the
Year as a freshman in 1991 and first-team freshman All-America choice
by Football News. Finished his career with 169 total tackles, 23
tackles for loss, and 20.5 sacks, 7 forced fumbles, 3 fumble
recoveries, and 2 interceptions. Also was a member of the track team
throwing the shot and discus. Agricultural Economics major.
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PERSONAL
Prep Southwest Defensive Player of the Year and state 5A high school
shot put champion at Cypress Creek High School in Houston, Texas. Rated
the second best shot putter in the nation while in high school. His
father, Sam, Sr., played guard at Prairie View A&M and for the New
England Patriots (1972-80) and New Orleans Saints (1981). Works with
Junior Achievement. Hosts an annual charity billiards tournament. Hosts
underprivileged children at all home games in a special section called
the “Epicenter.” Lives in Redmond with his wife, Erika, and their son,
Terin (2/26/97), and daughter, Tea Alexis (5/10/99).
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