Anthony Adams

Anthony Adams Jr. (twitter: @spiceadams)

Position: DT-NT
Height: 6-0 Weight: 300 lbs.

Born: June 18, 1980 in Detroit, MI
College: Penn St. (school history)
Drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in the 2nd round (57th overall) of the 2003 NFL Draft.

Weighted Career AV (100-95-...): 32 (3116th overall since 1950)

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News -- March 2012

3/9 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bears | Could re-sign Anthony Adams: The Chicago Bears may consider re-signing free-agent DT Anthony Adams if they are not able to bring back impending free-agent...[+] DT Amobi Okoye this offseason.
3/1 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bears | Get $2.5 million in cap space from cutsThe Chicago Bears gained $2.5 million in salary cap space by releasing OT Frank Omiyale and DT Anthony Adams....[+] The Chicago Bears gained $2.5 million in salary cap space by releasing OT Frank Omiyale and DT Anthony Adams.

2/29 BearsHistory.com Blog: Anthony Adams, Class Act: Hope everyone caught the comments from defensive tackle Anthony Adams, whom the Bears released this week following a pretty solid...
2/29 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bears | Anthony Adams not unhappy about release: Free-agent DT Anthony Adams (Bears) said he is not unhappy with the Bears for releasing him this offseason because he did not...[+] play as well as the team wanted. He is grateful for the team to make the decision now so he could look for a job early in free agency.
2/12 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bears | Anthony Adams saw big drop in plays in 2011Chicago Bears DT Anthony Adams was on the field for 280 snaps this season which was 302 snaps less than he played in 2010....[+] Chicago Bears DT Anthony Adams was on the field for 280 snaps this season which was 302 snaps less than he played in 2010.

12/26 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bears | Week 16 Inactives: The Chicago Bears have declared TE Andre P. Smith, DL Anthony Adams, QB Jay Cutler, OG Levi Horn, RB Marion Barber III, RB Matt...[+] Forte, QB Nathan Enderle inactive for Week 16.
12/7 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bears | Three players limited: Chicago Bears DT Anthony Adams (back), LB Brian Urlacher (quadriceps) and CB Charles Tillman (quadriceps) were limited during...[+] practice Wednesday, Dec. 7.

11/8 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bears | Anthony Adams needs to step up his game: Chicago Bears DL Anthony Adams was inactive for the Week 9 game against the Philadelphia Eagles, and head coach Lovie Smith said...[+] Adams and DL Henry Melton need to step up their games. DL Matt Toeaina (knee) replaced Adams in the lineup. 'He's been OK. He needs to play better,' Smith said of Adams. 'Kind of simple as that.'

4/26 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bears | Anthony Adams wants to stay: Chicago Bears DL Anthony Adams said he would prefer to re-sign with the team this year. 'I love it here (Chicago),' Adams said....[+] 'My kids were born here, we were just one game away from the Super Bowl and I got a good rapport with all my teammates. There are no big egos here on this team. I love the coaching staff, the training staff, (strength and conditioning coach) Rusty Jones does a great job with everything. It's just a great fit for me. I fit well within the scheme and I love it here. I'm from Detroit, so I'm a Midwest guy, so I love being here.' The Bears have also indicated that they would like to re-sign him.
4/7 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bears | Hopeful of re-signing Anthony Adams: The Chicago Bears are hopeful of re-signing DL Anthony Adams, reports John Mullin, of CSNChicago.com. Adams, who won the Ed Block...[+] Courage Award Tuesday, April 5, started all 16 games last year and played in all 16 games in 2010. The team does not have a ready replacement if they cannot bring Adams back, so re-signing him is seen as a top priority.

1/26 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bears | Approached Anthony Adams about extension: The Chicago Bears approached impending free-agent DL Anthony Adams earlier in the season about the possibility of signing a contract...[+] extension, reports Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Tribune.
1/14 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bears | Anthony Adams not on injury report for playoff game: Chicago Bears DL Anthony Adams (calf) fully participated in practice Friday, Jan. 14, after being limited during practice Thursday,...[+] Jan. 13, according to Vaughn McClure, of the Chicago Tribune. He is not on the injury report for the team's Divisional Round playoff game.