NFL Free Agency 2014: Seahawks add depth by signing Phillip Adams
October 14, 2012; Atlanta, GA, USA; Oakland Raiders defensive back Phillip Adams (28) returns a punt in the second half against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome. The Falcons beat the Raiders 23-20. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Shirey-USA TODAY Sports
The Seahawks signed corner back Phillip Adams to a one-year deal on Thursday night, according to NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport.
CB Phillip Adams, former Raiders UFA, just signed a one-year deal with Seattle #Seahawks, per source.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 27, 2014
The move looks like it was designed to add depth to the “Legion of Boom,” which has lost Walter Thurmond and Brandon Browner to free agency.
Richard Sherman and Byron Maxwell will still be the projected starters at corner, but Adams could fill in nicely if need be and he may be competitive to take over the currently vacant position of returning punts.
Originally drafted by the San Francisco 49ers, Adams has also played for the New England Patriots and for parts of 2011 and 2012, he was a member of the Seahawks.
Welcome back, Phillip Adams: http://t.co/VpBe1Y41cL #LOB #NFLFreeAgency pic.twitter.com/ZJuNgeTrRB
— Seattle Seahawks (@Seahawks) March 28, 2014
He only appeared in only one game in a Seattle jersey, however, before being released and picked up by the Oakland Raiders.
In Oakland, Adams appeared in 31 games, recording two interceptions at the corner position. He also returned punts for the Raiders, returning 33 kicks for 198 total yards.