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Jamal Adams says he battled depression while playing for Jets

In this Jan. 26, 2020, file photo, Jamal Adams walks off the field at halftime during the NFL Pro Bowl football game in Orlando, Fla. Credit: AP/Gregory Payan

Jamal Adams said he battled with depression while he was a member of the Jets, but he was willing to deal with it if they signed him to an extension.

The Jets decided they wanted to wait, and Adams forced his way out.

"I fought depression in New York, bro," Adams said on the "All Things Covered Podcast" with Patrick Peterson and Bryant McFadden. "I fought depression bro.