Kendrick Adams (born November 3, 1988) is a former American football defensive end. He was signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars as an undrafted free agent after

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. He played

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at Louisiana State University. He also played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers,

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, Cleveland Browns and Tennessee Titans.

Professional career

Jacksonville Jaguars

On April 30, 2012, it was announced that Adams signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars as an undrafted free agent. He was waived on September 1, 2012.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

On September 27, 2012, he was signed to the

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by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. On October 11, 2012, he was released in order to re-sign LB Markus White.

Detroit Lions

On October 24, 2012, he was signed to the

by the

Cleveland Browns

On January 3, 2013, he was signed by the Cleveland Browns.

New York Giants

On December 10, 2013, Adams was signed by the

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and placed on the practice squad. On December 30, 2013, he was signed to a reserve/futures contract by the Giants. He was waived on August 5, 2014.

Tennessee Titans

Adams then signed with the Tennessee Titans, but was released on August 25, 2014.

References

* Glossary of American football

External links

Jacksonville Jaguars Bio

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Bio

Detroit Lions Bio
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