Safety Tony Adams, a 27-year-old former undrafted free agent, is anticipated to attract significant interest as a potential starting safety in free agency, according to ESPN’s Rich Cimini. Adams, who has started 3 seasons for the New York Jets, has been training with NJ-based trainer Rich Sadiv, known for working with NFL players, a detail Cimini highlighted on social media.
Adams broke into the NFL with the Jets in 2022 and earned a full-time starting role, but his stock declined over the past two seasons. Reports indicate he was benched multiple times in 2025, with ownership and coaching decisions impacting his role as the Jets’ defense struggled. The Athletic’s Zack Rosenblatt noted that Adams was pressed back into action due to injuries and finished last season as a rotational player.
Despite a rocky tenure in New York, Adams’ career arc—undrafted to starter—has drawn interest from teams seeking depth and experience at the safety position. Industry projections place his potential three-year deal around $19.5 million, averaging roughly $6.5 million per season, positioning him among the league’s mid-tier safeties.
Adams’ NFL résumé includes 53 games played with 36 starts, 232 tackles, four interceptions, 16 pass deflections, and two sacks. Evaluations have cited missed tackles as a concern, with PFF ranking him 49th among safeties with at least 400 snaps and 30th in coverage. While his time with the Jets ended amid organizational turnover, Adams remains viewed as a viable depth contributor and a possible starting safety for teams seeking veteran presence in their secondary.
