5 worst contracts in the NFL heading into the 2023 offseason

Nov 13, 2022; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) walks off the field after throwing an interception to end the game during the second half against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports /

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NFL 2022; Seattle Seahawks strong safety Jamal Adams (33) celebrates after hitting San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (85) for an incomplete pass during the third quarter at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /

Adams hasn’t lived up to his mega-deal

Jamal Adams is one of the most unique players in the NFL. While listed as a safety, he is a hard-hitting linebacker essentially. This has led to great run stops and insane sack production. The issue is, Adams is limited as a coverage player. For a safety, this has proven to be a huge issue, as he has been a liability at times for this defense.

Beyond trading the farm for Adams, the Seahawks also inked him to the largest (at the time) deal for a safety in league history. This included a hefty 38 million locked in upon signing. While his run defense has been fine, he hasn’t lived up to his huge deal in terms of coverage. Add in his injury this season and this deal looks bad.

The Seahawks can’t part ways with Adams yet either, as cutting him would result in a 21.3-million-dollar dead cap charge. This means he has one more season to prove his worth and validate his contract. Considering the struggles he has had in coverage though, the odds of that happening don’t seem great.

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