Amadi re-signed with the Saints on a one-year deal Monday.
The slot cornerback enjoyed his best season in 2024, recording career highs in tackles (65), solo tackles (52), sacks (2.0) and pass breakups (seven). Amadi got his chance in late October when Paulson Adebo went down with a season-ending broken femur, and he kept his spot the rest of the way. Adebo signed with the Giants earlier in March, so Amadi should at least get a chance to compete for a role with the Saints this summer.
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Saints' Ugo Amadi: Logs 65 tackles in 2024
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Amadi amassed 65 tackles (52 solo), including 2.0 sacks, and seven passes defended while appearing in 11 regular-season games for New Orleans in 2024.
Amadi wasn't expected to be an impact player in the Saints' secondary this season, but he was brought up from the practice squad in late October after starting cornerback Paulson Adebo suffered a season-ending broken femur. Amadi slotted in as the team's primary nickelback for the rest of the season. The 27-year-old totaled more than 60 tackles for the first time in his career and over 50 tackles for the first time his 2021 campaign with Kansas City. He also tallied the first two sacks of his career. Amadi is slated to become an unrestricted free agent this coming offseason, though it wouldn't be surprising if he comes back to compete for a depth role with the Saints in 2025.
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Saints' Ugo Amadi: Leading tackler Week 13
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Amadi recorded nine tackles (eight solo) and one pass defended during Sunday's 21-14 loss to the Rams.
Amadi tallied at least eight tackles for the third game in a row, finishing with the Saints' team-high figure in this category. The 5-foot-9 defensive back has taken on an increased role since Marshon Lattimore (hamstring) was traded to Washington on Nov. 5. Amadi has also played at least 90 percent of offensive snaps in each game since taking over as New Orleans' top nickelback. He should remain productive so long as he remains in this role moving forward.
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Saints' Ugo Amadi: Ready to play
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Amadi (knee) is active Sunday against the Packers.
Amadi was able to get in limited practices Thursday and Friday, leading up to him taking the field Sunday. He should continue his role of chipping in on special teams.
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Saints' Ugo Amadi: Questionable for Sunday at Packers
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Amadi (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game at Green Bay, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.
Amadi was able to practice in a limited capacity both Thursday and Friday, so perhaps he's closer to the probable end of questionable than a true 50/50 to play. Either way, he's not likely to see much work outside of the special teams unit in Week 3.
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Titans' Ugo Amadi: Ready to return
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Amadi (ankle) was a full participant in practice Wednesday, Turron Davenport of ESPN.com reports.
Amadi has missed each of the last two games after suffering the injury in Week 2's loss to the Bills. After logging a full practice, he should be good to go Sunday against the Commanders.
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Eagles' Ugo Amadi: Dealt to Eagles
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Seattle traded Amadi to Philadelphia on Monday in exchange for J.J. Arcega-Whiteside, Brady Henderson of ESPN.com reports.
The Seahawks apparently had planned to simply cut Amadi before the trade for Arcega-Whiteside materialized. He has registered more than 50 tackles each of the past two seasons, so he'll provide some welcome depth in the defensive backfield and serve as a seasoned special-teams contributor for the Eagles.
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Seahawks' Ugo Amadi: Takes on larger role in 2020
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Amadi recorded 54 tackles and seven pass breakups over 14 games (five starts) during the 2020 season.
Amadi operated as the Seahawks' primary slot cornerback in 2020. The 2019 fourth-round pick was solid in his duties, letting up 353 yards (5.7 yards per target) and no touchdowns in coverage. Under contract for two more seasons, Amadi should be the favorite to win the starting job again in 2021, barring a free-agent acquisition or a high draft pick.
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Seahawks' Ugo Amadi: Sitting as expected Sunday
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Amadi (hamstring) is inactive for Sunday's game against San Francisco.
The 23-year-old was considered doubtful due to the hamstring injury, so there was never much of an expectation for him to play Sunday. Damarious Randall should step in for slot work in Amadi's absence since Ryan Neal (hamstring) will be starting in place of Jamal Adams (groin/illness).
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Seahawks' Ugo Amadi: Unlikely to play Sunday
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Amadi (hamstring) is doubtful for Sunday's game versus the 49ers, Curtis Crabtree of Sports Radio 950 KJR Seattle reports.
The Seahawks secondary is banged up across the board, as starting cornerback Shaquill Griffin (hamstring/concussion) has been ruled out and Jamal Adams (groin/illness) is questionable. Amadi plays a key role covering the slot, and the Seahawks are running low on viable replacements. Either Damarious Randall or Ryan Neal (hamstring) likely will fill in.
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Seahawks' Ugo Amadi: Slated for nickel safety role
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Amadi is expected to be the Seahawks' nickel safety following news that Marquise Blair (torn ACL) is out for the season, John Boyle of the team's official site reports.
Amadi served in this role toward the end of the 2019 season and appeared the front runner for the job in 2020 before Blair produced a dominant training camp. When Blair went down in Week 2, Amadi filled in immediately, logging 65 percent of the defensive snaps and eight solo tackles. Head coach Pete Carroll has showered Amadi with praise and believes it will be a smooth transition at the position. He could have his hands full in Week 3 versus the Cowboys, as rookie CeeDee Lamb, who primarily plays in the slot, just torched the Falcons for six receptions for 106 yards in Week 2.
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Seahawks' Ugo Amadi: Increased duties on tap
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Amadi is expected to start at nickel corner for Sunday's game against the Eagles, Gregg Bell of The Tacoma News Tribune reports.
The Seahawks waived Jamar Taylor on Wednesday, opening the door for Amadi -- a rookie fourth-rounder -- to play on defense for the first time since Week 2. Taylor never exceeded a 50-percent snap share, so Amadi likely will fill a similar role.
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Seahawks' Ugo Amadi: Full practice Thursday
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Amadi (shoulder) was a full participant at Thursday's practice, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
Amadi suffered a shoulder injury in Week 1's win over the Bengals, and it looks as if he will be able to suit up Sunday against the Steelers, barring a setback. He should offer depth at the safety position and log snaps on special teams.
