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Adams

Even in Houston’s increased usage of 12 personnel sans Kenny Stills this past week, Adams has been unable to get on the field over Jordan Akins (10/157/2) and Darren Fells (9/90/3). He finishes his tenure with the Texans with 24 catches over 378 regular season snaps since 2016.

Adams is buried toward the bottom of a tight end battle that includes Will Tye, Larry Donnell, and Matt LaCosse. Donnell, in particular, has been one of the Giants’ bright spots early in camp. Adams is a practice squad candidate.

That comes with a $143,000 signing bonus. He’ll open camp as the Giants’ No. 3 tight end behind Larry Donnell and Will Tye.

Adams (6'5/247) made 15 starts for the Gamecocks, tallying 977 yards and seven TDs on 66 catches (14.80 YPR). An above-average athlete, Adams ran 4.64 at the Combine with a 32 1/2-inch vertical and 9-foot-9 broad jump. Adams mainly played slot receiver at South Carolina, only sprinkling into select packages as an in-line tight end. He did make late-career strides as a blocker, shining there at the Senior Bowl. Adams is old for a rookie -- he’ll turn 24 later this year -- but he offers starter-quality length (34-inch arms) and movement skills, and is a weapon down the seam. He has a chance to be a value pick for New York.