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Adrian Wilson | Defensive Back

Team: New England Patriots
Age / DOB:  (33) / 10/12/1979
Ht / Wt:  6'3' / 230
College: North Carolina State
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Patriots agreed to terms with SS Adrian Wilson, formerly of the Cardinals, on a three-year contract.
Wilson was one of many veterans the Patriots hosted for a Friday visit. After grading out as Pro Football Focus' No. 2 safety in 2011, Wilson fell all the way to No. 59 in 2012 while being benched from Arizona's nickel defense midway through the season. 33-year-old Wilson is an in-the-box safety who will likely play early downs before being replaced by some combination of Steve Gregory and Tavon Wilson in passing situations. Wilson will probably be hailed as Bill Belichick's "next Rodney Harrison," but it's highly, highly unlikely he'll have 50 percent of that kind of impact. Mar 15 - 7:27 PM
Source: Mike Jurecki on Twitter

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Adrian Wilson - DB - Patriots

Free agent SS Adrian Wilson will visit the Patriots.

It's Wilson's first known visit since being released by the Cardinals six days ago, and the 30-plus-year-old free agent safeties aren't getting much play, yet. 33-year-old Wilson's play fell off last season as he was demoted out of the nickel defense, but he can still be a solid presence as an in-the-box safety.
Related: Patriots
Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter
Mar 14 - 9:46 PM
Adrian Wilson - DB - Patriots

Free agent SS Adrian Wilson plans to play at least one more season.

Wilson, going on age 34, hopes to land with a West Coast team who'll likely be in playoff contention. Very limited at this stage of his career, box-safety Wilson could perhaps intrigue a club like Denver or San Diego if he's willing to play for near the league minimum. Wilson is a two-down strong safety.
Source: Darren Urban on Twitter
Mar 8 - 4:31 PM
Adrian Wilson - DB - Patriots

Cardinals released SS Adrian Wilson.

The move saves $3 million in salary cap room. Wilson said in December that he didn't expect to be back for a 13th year in the desert, and he was right. The 2001 third-round pick is just one year removed from an elite campaign, but saw his play slip in 2012. Wilson was demoted out of nickel packages in November. With the safety market loaded with experienced talent, Wilson may have to wait a while for a new deal. He's going on age 34.
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Source: Mike Jurecki on Twitter
Mar 8 - 12:03 PM
Adrian Wilson - DB - Patriots

Cardinals SS Adrian Wilson doesn't expect to be back in Arizona next season.

The 33-year-old safety is signed through 2015, but was demoted out of nickel packages in November. "It hurts," Wilson said. "It hurts. They can give you 1,000 reasons why that is, but I know I can still play football. It's tough right now." Wilson says the decreased snaps have made him "ponder about my future." If the disintegrating Cardinals decide to clean house this offseason, Wilson will almost certainly be let go.
Source: Arizona Republic
Mon, Dec 10, 2012 12:12:00 PM
Adrian Wilson - DB - Patriots

Cardinals SS Adrian Wilson was demoted out of nickel packages in Sunday' Week 11 loss to the Falcons.

Wilson was only on the field in base sets as he finished with one tackle and no sacks, pass breakups or forced turnovers. Rashad Johnson started the game, marking the first time Wilson hasn't started since he joined the team in 2008. "Looks like it worked pretty well, didn't it?" coach Ken Whisenhunt said of the secondary change. "Like I said, it was consistent with our message to the team and I think our team rallied behind that. Our team played hard today."
Source: AzCardinals.com
Sun, Nov 18, 2012 09:03:00 PM
Adrian Wilson - DB - Patriots

Cardinals SS Adrian Wilson (ankle) is listed as questionable for Week 3.

Wilson was limited in Friday's practice, but there's been no indication that he won't be available. In addition to Wilson, Todd Heap (questionable, knee) is tentatively expected to play against the Eagles.
Sat, Sep 22, 2012 08:31:00 PM
Adrian Wilson - DB - Patriots

Cardinals signed SS Adrian Wilson to a four-year extension.

Wilson still had $17 million remaining on the $36.5 million contract signed back in 2009, but the final two years will be torn up. He will now receive a $1.5 million signing bonus and $1.5 million 2012 base salary, for a total pay cut of $3.5 million. The new deal gives the team cap relief while allowing Wilson to finish his career as Arizona's defensive leader after a bounce-back season while playing through a partially torn biceps muscle in 2011.
Source: Mike Jurecki on Twitter
Tue, Jul 24, 2012 01:48:00 PM
Adrian Wilson - DB - Patriots

Cardinals SS Adrian Wilson is due a $3 million roster bonus in March.

It's on top of his $6.5 million salary, and a lot to pay for a 32-year-old "box" safety. Pro Football Focus did grade Wilson as the second best cover safety in football this past season. He had 65 tackles and one interception.
Source: XTRA 910 Phoenix
Wed, Jan 18, 2012 07:31:00 PM
Adrian Wilson - DB - Patriots

Cardinals SS Adrian Wilson (biceps) was able to play nearly every snap on defense in Sunday's win over the Panthers.

Barely a month removed from suffering a partially torn biceps, Wilson recorded four tackles. He also admitted to blowing an assignment on Steve Smith's 77-yard touchdown. Wilson will have a chance to make a big play in Week 2 when the Cardinals travel to Washington to face Rex Grossman.
Source: Arizona Republic
Mon, Sep 12, 2011 10:32:00 AM
Adrian Wilson - DB - Patriots

Coach Ken Whisenhunt said Friday that, "barring setbacks," he expects SS Adrian Wilson (biceps) to be ready for the Cardinals' opener.

Wilson missed the entire preseason with a partially torn bicep, but he resumed practicing two weeks ago and should be in good enough shape to at least come close to his normal snap count. The Cardinals are carrying only four safeties on the roster, indicating they're confident in Wilson. We still wouldn't be surprised if he struggled in coverage of Panthers TE Greg Olsen.
Source: Darren Urban on Twitter
Fri, Sep 2, 2011 05:44:00 PM
Adrian Wilson - DB - Patriots

Cardinals SS Adrian Wilson (bicep) resumed practicing on a limited basis Tuesday.

Wilson is targeting the season opener for a full return, and he'll have to use extra precaution to avoid a setback with a partially torn bicep muscle. It's not unusual for a player to suffer a complete tear while trying to play through this type of injury.
Source: AzCardinals.com
Tue, Aug 23, 2011 09:14:00 PM
Adrian Wilson - DB - Patriots

ESPN's Adam Schefter confirmed on SportsCenter Monday that Cardinals SS Adrian Wilson's right bicep muscle is partially torn.

The Cards are hopeful that Wilson will return at some point this year, but Schefter reports that he's already been ruled out for the preseason. Matt Ware figures to open the season as Arizona's starting strong safety, and is obviously a huge downgrade. Target Arizona's back end for fantasy matchup purposes.
Mon, Aug 8, 2011 02:54:00 PM
Adrian Wilson - DB - Patriots

Cardinals sideline reporter Paul Calvisi reports that SS Adrian Wilson may be able to play through his bicep injury for "most of the season" via a non-surgical rehab plan.

Signs are pointing toward at least a partial tear of the muscle, but the Cards are exploring all options. Per Calvisi, Wilson would rehab the injury and presumably miss the first few games, at least. It sounds like a long shot to us, but stranger things have happened. As for Wilson, his body may be beginning to let him down going on age 32. He also had offseason groin surgery.
Source: Paul Calvisi on Twitter
Sun, Aug 7, 2011 06:56:00 PM
Adrian Wilson - DB - Patriots

Cardinals SS Adrian Wilson will undergo an MRI after injuring his elbow/bicep on Saturday.

According to the Arizona Republic's Kent Somers, the "fear" is that Wilson has a torn muscle. A torn biceps would likely put his season in danger. Wilson's effectiveness was severely limited in 2010 as he played through a torn abductor muscle.
Source: Kent Somers on Twitter
Sat, Aug 6, 2011 05:14:00 PM

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