Adrian Amos established a formidable reputation during his four-year tenure with the Green Bay Packers. Amos, who was signed by the Bears in 2019, demonstrated consistency and dependability by starting 66 consecutive games. His leadership abilities were recognized when he was named team captain prior to the start of the 2022 season.
Notably, Amos made an impression on star quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who recommended him to the New York Jets when he became available in free agency in March. Despite the Packers’ interest in keeping Amos and interest from other teams, he took Rodgers’ advice and moved to New York.
Recent events, however, have taken an unexpected turn. The decision to part ways between Amos and the Jets was described as a “surprise” by the New York Post. According to NFL Network insider Tom Pelissero, the veteran safety and the Jets mutually agreed to end their relationship on Saturday.
The Green Bay Packers are now in the spotlight, prompting the question of whether they should consider bringing Adrian Amos back into the fold. Last year, before the March free agency period, SI.com’s Bill Huber reported that the Packers were interested in keeping Amos, despite the fact that he was 30 years old, which was above the team’s usual youth-driven roster age.
Huber emphasized Amos’ importance not only as a safety but also as a dependable special-teams player. Despite the lack of flashy plays, Amos set career highs with 102 tackles and six tackles for loss, demonstrating his consistent and dependable style of play. Huber mentioned the Packers’ interest in re-signing both Amos and Kisean Nixon, despite the fact that their open-market entry was expected.
The Packers could benefit from Amos’ stability in the defensive backfield, especially with injuries at the safety position. While there is hope for the return of players like Darnell Savage and Rudy Ford, the team could use some help in the secondary.
Despite receiving less playing time in recent weeks, Amos’ performance has remained commendable. This season, Pro Football Focus rated him 72.7, one of the highest in his career. Despite being on the depth chart behind Jordan Whitehead and Tony Adams, Amos’ abilities were evident, particularly in Week 3 against New England, when he played 100% of the snaps and earned a grade of 74.3, his highest of the season.
To summarize, while Amos is no longer with the Jets, his possible return to the Green Bay Packers could provide the team with a seasoned and reliable player who has consistently demonstrated his value on the field.
