Seattle Seahawks safety Jamal Adams will not be attending mandatory minicamp this week, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. However, while the natural assumption is this has to do with a contract dispute, ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reports a personal issue that could be a factor here. ESPN's Brady Henderson is also reporting an excused absence.
Of course, Adams does want a new deal. He's under contract for $9.86 million in 2021, but he wants a long-term deal that will make him the highest-paid safety in the NFL. Denver Broncos safety Justin Simmons currently holds that distinction at $15.25 million per year.
The New York Jets traded Adams to the Seahawks last year after being at odds over a contract extension. Seattle gave up a hefty package in order to acquire Adams. The Seahawks dealt away two first-round picks, a third-round pick and safety Bradley McDougald for Adams and a fourth-round pick. However, the trade didn't come with an extension for Adams, hence the contract situation the two sides are in right now.
Given the amount Seattle traded for Adams, one would think the team will be willing to pay up to lock in the 25-year-old star. He has made three consecutive Pro Bowls and was First-Team All-Pro with the Jets in 2019.
Of course, while Adams has some leverage here after racking up 9.5 sacks in 2020, an NFL record for a defensive back, the Seahawks will have to consider their entire situation before just throwing out a massive contract. The assumption is that the sides will get a deal done, but stay tuned to this situation.
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