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Kris Adams

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Kris Adams
No. 81, 82
PositionWide receiver
Personal information
Born (1987-09-04) September 4, 1987 (age 38)
Fort Worth, Texas, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight194 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High schoolEverman (TX)
CollegeTexas-El Paso
NFL draft2011: undrafted
Career history
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Receptions2
Receiving yards26
Stats at Pro Football Reference
Career CFL statistics
Receptions3
Receiving yards41
Stats at CFL.ca

Kris Adams (born September 4, 1987) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL) and Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football for the UTEP Miners and was signed as an undrafted free agent in 2011 by the Chicago Bears. Adams was also a member of the St. Louis Rams, Minnesota Vikings, Indianapolis Colts, New York Giants, and Winnipeg Blue Bombers.[2]

Professional career

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Chicago Bears

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On July 26, 2011, Adams was signed by the Chicago Bears as an undrafted free agent. On September 3, 2011, Adams was waived by the Bears. He cleared waivers and was placed on the Bears' practice squad. On October 11, 2011, he was released from the Bears' practice squad.

St. Louis Rams

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On October 18, 2011, Adams was signed to the St. Louis Rams’ practice squad. He was released from the Rams’ practice squad on November 8, 2011.

Minnesota Vikings

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On December 14, 2011, the Minnesota Vikings signed Adams to the practice squad. On January 2, 2012, the Vikings signed Adams to a reserve/future contract. He was waived by the Vikings on May 14, 2012.

Indianapolis Colts

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On June 5, 2012, Adams was signed by the Indianapolis Colts. On October 6, 2012, Adams was waived by the Colts. On October 8, 2012, he was re-signed and placed on the practice squad.

New York Giants

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On January 15, 2013, Adams signed a reserve/future contract with the New York Giants. On August 10, 2013, in the Giants' first preseason game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Adams suffered a fractured lower leg.[3] On August 12, 2013, he was waived/injured by the Giants.[4] He cleared waivers and was placed on the Giants' injured reserve list. On July 30, 2014, he was listed as Reserve/Injured.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Kris Adams". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved October 21, 2024.
  2. ^ "Bombers add two prior to offensive mini camp". Winnipeg Blue Bombers. April 25, 2016. Retrieved January 1, 2025.
  3. ^ Youngmisuk, Ohm (August 11, 2013). "Notebook: Nassib's rocky start; Adams out". ESPNNewYork.com. Retrieved August 13, 2013.
  4. ^ Vacchiano, Ralph (August 12, 2013). "Justin Pugh back training with NY Giants after suffering concussion". New York Daily News. Retrieved August 13, 2013.
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