Myles Adams

Myles Adams (born March 9, 1998) is an American professional football defensive end. He played college football for the Rice Owls.

Early life

During his attendance at Mansfield Summit High School, Adams played in 22 games and had 43 total tackles, 9 tackles for loss, 7.5 sacks, 8 quarterback hurries, 1 interception, and 1 pass deflection.

College career In his 2016 freshman season, Adams appeared in 10 games, in which he recorded 9 tackles, 1 tackle for loss, 1 sack, and 1 forced fumble.

In his 2017 sophomore season, Adams appeared in 12 games, in which he recorded 16 tackles and 1 tackle for loss.

In his 2018 junior season, Adams appeared in 13 games and made 5 starts, in which he recorded 27 tackles, 5 tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks, and 2 forced fumbles.

Professional career

Carolina Panthers Adams went undrafted in the 2020 NFL draft. On April 30, 2020, Adams was signed by the Carolina Panthers as an undrafted free agent. He was waived on September 5, 2020, before being signed to their practice squad the next day. He was released from the practice squad on September 18, 2020.

Seattle Seahawks On December 2, 2020, Adams was signed by the Seattle Seahawks and placed on their practice squad.

On August 31, 2021, Adams was waived by the Seahawks and re-signed to the practice squad the next day. On December 21, 2021, Adams made his NFL debut in the team's week 15 game against the Los Angeles Rams. He signed a reserve/future contract with the Seahawks on January 10, 2022.

Adams was waived by the Seahawks on November 26, 2024, and re-signed to the practice squad.

Detroit Lions On November 30, 2024, Adams was signed by the Detroit Lions off the Seahawks practice squad.

Adams was released by the Lions on August 26, 2025 as part of final roster cuts, and re-signed to the practice squad.

On March 19, 2026, Adams re-signed with the Lions. On August 30, he was released as part of final roster cuts.