The Steelers are releasing Adams on Monday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Adams appeared in 11 regular-season games for Pittsburgh in 2024, posting one sack among his 14 tackles. The 29-year-old defensive tackle has 96 games of NFL experience under his belt, split between the Packers, Saints and Steelers. Rookie fifth-round pick Yahya Black out of Iowa projects to take Adams' spot as the backup to Keeanu Benton.
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Steelers' Montravius Adams: Designated to return
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Adams (knee) was designated to return from injured reserve Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Adams sustained a knee injury in the Steelers' Week 7 win over the Jets, and the issue has sidelined him for the team's last four games. However, he returned to practice in full Wednesday, indicating that he could play as soon as Sunday's divisional matchup against the Bengals. The 29-year-old must still be activated to Pittsburgh's active roster in order to suit up in Week 13.
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Steelers' Montravius Adams: Downgraded to out
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Adams (knee) will not return to Sunday night's game against the Jets, Alan Saunders of SteelersNow.com reports.
The backup nose tackle did not record a stat before leaving the game. Adams had eight tackles (five solo), including 1.0 sacks, in the Steelers' first six games. Dean Lowry and Isaiahh Loudermilk are the other backup defensive linemen available for the Steelers on Sunday.
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Steelers' Montravius Adams: Questionable to return
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Adams (knee) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Jets, Alan Saunders of SteelersNow.com reports.
The backup nose tackle did not record a stat before exiting. Adams had eight tackles (five solo), including 1.0 sacks, in Pittsburgh's first six games. Dean Lowry and Isaiahh Loudermilk are the other backup defensive linemen available for the Steelers on Sunday.
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Steelers' Montravius Adams: Returns to Pittsburgh
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Adams re-signed with the Steelers on a two-year deal Thursday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Adams turns 29 in July and is coming off a 2023 in which he played a career-high 416 defensive snaps across 13 regular-season games for the Steelers. The veteran lineman finished with 24 tackles (11 solo) and one forced fumble.
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Steelers' Montravius Adams: Should play Thursday
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Adams (ankle) is expected to play Thursday against the Patriots, Alan Saunders of SteelersNow.com reports.
Adams hasn't played since Week 9, but he was close to returning for Sunday's loss to the Cardinals after closing the week with back-to-back full practices. The return of the veteran defensive tackle would be good news for the Steelers' defensive front.
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Steelers' Montravius Adams: Not suiting up Week 13
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Adams (ankle) is officially inactive for Sunday's game versus the Cardinals.
Adams was considered questionable for Sunday after sitting out the past three games with an ankle injury, and his absence will continue against Arizona. Keeanu Benton should continue to operate as Pittsburgh's primary option on the interior defensive line.
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Steelers' Montravius Adams: Appears ready to play Sunday
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Adams (ankle) was a full participant at practice Wednesday, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.
Adams has missed Pittsburgh's last three games due to an ankle injury, but it now looks like he's finally back at 100 percent strength. He's still on pace for a career-best season despite already having missed time, and he should be heavily involved when he returns in Week 13.
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Steelers' Montravius Adams: Ruled out for Week 11
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Adams (ankle) won't play against Cleveland on Sunday, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.
Adams is set to miss his second straight game after hurting his ankle early in Week 9 against Tennessee. Prior to the injury, he had played at least 68 percent of the Steelers' defensive snaps in three straight contests. In Adams' stead Sunday, Keeanu Benton will likely see an increased role again.
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Steelers' Montravius Adams: Won't suit up vs. Packers
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Adams (ankle) is listed as out for Sunday's game versus Green Bay, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.
Adams will be sidelined for the first time this season as he tends to the ankle injury he sustained in Week 9 versus the Titans. Rookie second-rounder Keeanu Benton will likely see increased work in Adams' absence.
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Steelers' Montravius Adams: Questionable to return
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Adams left Thursday's game against the Titans with an ankle injury and is listed as questionable to return to the contest, Dale Lolley of the Steelers' official site reports.
The injury to Adams leaves the Steelers down their starting nose tackle with Keeanu Benton in line to replace him. Adams has 21 tackles and a forced fumble in 2023.
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Steelers' Montravius Adams: Off COVID list
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Adams (undisclosed) was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Friday.
Adams has been on the COVID-19 list since last week but is now clear of the health and safety protocols. The 26-year-old was signed off the Saints' practice squad in late November and has four tackles in two games with the Steelers.
Adams was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, Teresa Varley of the Steelers official site reports.
Adams was signed off the Saints' practice squad on Nov. 29 and played a prominent reserve role at nose tackle upon his arrival while Isaiah Buggs was out with an ankle injury. With Buggs expected to return Sunday against the Titans, Adams was headed toward a diminished role whether or not he is cleared to play in time.
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Saints' Montravius Adams: Signed to active roster
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The Saints signed Adams to their active roster Monday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Adams has unique athleticism for a 6-foot-4, 300-plus pound lineman, but he hasn't been able to put it all together at the NFL level. He will join Christian Ringo, Shy Tuttle and Albert Huggins on the interior of the Saints' defensive line.
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Packers' Montravius Adams: Moves to injured reserve
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Adams (toe) was placed on injured reserve Wednesday.
Adams missed Sunday's loss to the Colts due to the toe injury and will now be unavailable for at least the next three games. Kingsley Keke and Billy Winn are currently the only reserve defensive lineman on Green Bay's roster, though recent waiver claim Anthony Rush should clear the league's COVID-19 protocols in the next few days.
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Packers' Montravius Adams: Suiting up Sunday
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Adams (toe) will play in Sunday's game against the Texans.
Adams has managed through a toe injury the past two weeks, but he's yet to sit out of game action. Look for Adams to handle his usual rotational role across the defensive line for Sunday's game.
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Packers' Montravius Adams: Active for Week 6
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Adams (toe) will suit up in Sunday's game against the Buccaneers.
Adams was questionable entering the game with the toe problem, so the fact that he's ready for game action is evidence of his clean bill of health. Look for Adams to handle his usual rotational role across the defensive line for Sunday's game.
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Packers' Montravius Adams: Arrested Tuesday
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Adams was arrested in his home state of Georgia on Tuesday and charged with three misdemeanors, Tom Green of AL.com reports.
Adams was charged with possession of less than an ounce of marijuana, driving without insurance and suspended/canceled/revoked vehicle registration by the Houston County Sheriff's Office on Tuesday. He has already been released. Legal processes are still ongoing, but the depth player could be subjected to league discipline.
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Packers' Montravius Adams: Returns to practice field
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Adams (shoulder) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.
This is Adams' first appearance in practice in over two weeks. If Adams can shake off the injury before Sunday's game versus the Cowboys, he could have a large role on defense. Over the last three weeks, the Packers have failed to keep any opponent under 149 rushing yards, so Adams' run-stopping skills would come in handy in Green Bay's quest to slow down Ezekiel Elliott.
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Packers' Montravius Adams: Can't play TNF
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Adams (shoulder) was ruled out for Thursday's game versus the Eagles, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.
Adams will miss his second straight game. In Week 3, the Packers bumped Tyler Lancaster to defensive end, and Lancaster was solid with seven tackles. They'll likely deploy a similar setup Thursday. Adams will have extra rest leading up to Week 5's game versus the Cowboys.
