Starting Defensive Tackle for The Buffalo Bills in his 12th NFL season. [November 2005]
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On March 31, 2006 He signed a three year contract with the Cincinnati Bengals. Joining the Bengals has reunited him with Marvin Lewis, who was the defensive coordinator for the Ravens when Adams played for them and is now Cincinnati's head coach.
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He was selected in the first round (8th overall) by the Seattle Seahawks. He made several starts during his rookie year, splitting time between defensive tackle and defensive end. In his second season, he sacked Mark Brunell of the Jacksonville Jaguars for a safety, scoring his first points of his professional career.
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In 2004, Sam was named to his third Pro Bowl in five years after finishing the season with 40 tackles and five sacks. Adams' dominance on the defense line transcended individual statistics, as he played a huge role in the Bills' No. 2 overall defensive ranking in '04, including ranking 7th against the run.
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In 2001, He was selected to his second straight Pro Bowl and earned All Pro honors from Pro Football Weekly, Football News, and College & Pro Football Weekly.
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In 2000, Sam signed with The Baltimore Ravens as a free agent on April 17, 2000 and went on to start all 16 regular season games at defensive tackle for eventual Super Bowl Champion Ravens. Adams earned his first career Pro Bowl selection and was chosen as a starter on the AFC squad. He was a key contributor to the Ravens Super Bowl champion squad that also boasted the NFL's top-ranked defense. Adams finished with 69 tackles, five forced fumbles (tied for team-lead), one fumble recovery and two sacks.
Self
Title
Year
Status
Character
ESPN's Sunday Night Football
2000-2004
TV Series
Himself - Baltimore Ravens Defensive Tackle / Himself - Buffalo Bills Defensive Tackle
The NFL on CBS
1999-2003
TV Series
Himself - Baltimore Ravens Defensive Tackle / Himself - Buffalo Bills Defensive Tackle / Himself - Seattle Seahawks Defensive Tackle
Super Bowl XXXVII
2003
TV Movie
Himself - Oakland Raiders Left Defensive Tackle
NFL on FOX
2000-2001
TV Series
Himself - Baltimore Ravens Defensive Tackle
Super Bowl XXXV
2001
TV Movie
Himself - Baltimore Ravens Left Defensive Tackle
ESPN SportsCentury
2001
TV Series documentary
Himself
The NFL on NBC
1995-1997
TV Series
Himself - Seattle Seahawks Defensive Tackle
Known for movies
Super Bowl XXXVII (2003) as Himself - Oakland Raiders Left Defensive Tackle
Super Bowl XXXV (2001) as Himself - Baltimore Ravens Left Defensive Tackle
The NFL on CBS (1999-2003) as Himself - Baltimore Ravens Defensive Tackle / Himself - Buffalo Bills Defensive Tackle / Himself - Seattle Seahawks Defensive Tackle
The NFL on NBC (1995-1997) as Himself - Seattle Seahawks Defensive Tackle