- Was one of four safeties (Malcolm Jenkins, Eddie Jackson, Mike Adams) to register at least three interceptions, three forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries from 2016-18, according to pro-football-reference.com.
- Played in 60 games with 56 starts for the Chicago Bears over four seasons (2015-18), recording 305 tackles (244 solo), 17 passes defensed, three interceptions, three forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries, 13 tackles for a loss, two sacks and seven tackles on special teams.
- Registered 60-plus tackles in each of his first four seasons in the NFL (108, 60, 66, 71).
- Appeared in one postseason contest for the Bears, recording six tackles (five solo), two passes defensed and an interception.
- Started all 16 games for a Chicago defense that finished No. 1 in the NFL in 2018 in points allowed per game (17.7), yards per play (4.78), takeaways (36) and interceptions (27). Set career highs in passes defensed (eight) and interceptions (two).
- Named to PFWA’s All-Rookie team in 2015 after he became the first Bears rookie to lead the team in tackles (based on coaches review) since LB Brian Urlacher in 2000.
- In 2015, totaled six-plus tackles in 12 games, including eight or more in eight contests.
- Selected by the Bears in the fifth round (No. 142 overall) of the 2015 NFL Draft, becoming the first Penn State player drafted by Chicago since G Tyler Reed (sixth round, No. 200 overall) in 2006.
2018 SEASON: Started all 16 games on a defense that finished No. 1 in the NFL in points allowed per game (17.7), yards per play (4.78), takeaways (36) and interceptions (27)…Posted 71 tackles (57 solo), a career-high eight passes defensed, a career-best two interceptions, a fumble recovery, a sack, two tackles for a loss and a special teams tackle…Tallied five or more tackles in seven games…At Miami (Oct. 14): Set season highs in tackles (nine) and solo tackles (seven) and registered a pass defensed…At Buffalo (Nov. 4): Posted seven tackles (six solo), a sack and an interception. Picked off a QB Nathan Peterman pass that WR Terrelle Pryor juggled into the air while being hit by CB Kyle Fuller. It was part of a game where the defense generated four turnovers...Vs. Detroit (Nov. 11): Tallied two tackles (one solo) and recovered a RB Kerryon Johnson fumble (forced by CB Prince Amukamara) and returned it 15 yards to the Detroit 21-yard line…Vs. Minnesota (Nov. 18): Registered two tackles (both solo), a pass defensed and an interception. With the Vikings looking at first-and-10 at the Chicago 32-yard line, intercepted a QB Kirk Cousins pass intended for TE Kyle Rudolph at the 8-yard line and returned it 26 yards to the 34-yard line…At San Francisco (Dec. 23): Posted eight tackles and a pass defensed while tying his season high with seven solo tackles…Vs. Philadelphia (NFC Wild Card, Jan. 6): In first career playoff game, recorded six tackles (five solo) and an interception.
2017: Appeared in 13 games (10 starts), recording 66 tackles (59 solo), three passes defensed, five tackles for a loss, a forced fumble, a fumble recovery and an interception he returned 90 yards for a TD...Added two special teams tackles...Inactive for Games 12-14 due to a hamstring injury…Registered eight-plus tackles in five of 10 of the games he started…At Green Bay (Sept. 28): Made his first start of the season and recorded eight tackles (seven solo)…At Baltimore (Oct. 15): Registered a team-high eight tackles (six solo), two passes defensed, a tackle for a loss and an interception. In the fourth quarter, picked off a deep pass by Joe Flacco at the 10-yard line and returned it 90 yards for a TD, giving Chicago a 24-13 lead with just over five minutes to play. It was the longest INT return by a Bear since CB Charles Tillman’s 95-yard return vs. Green Bay on Dec. 4, 2005…At New Orleans (Oct. 29): Finished with five tackles (all solo), two tackles for a loss, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery. Down by five points with just over two minutes to play, forced and recovered a RB Mark Ingram fumble and returned it 4 yards to the Chicago 30-yard line…At Minnesota (Dec. 31): Tied his career high with 11 tackles (seven solo) and two tackles for a loss.
2016: Saw action in 15 games, starting 14 and recording 60 tackles (50 solo), four passes defensed, a forced fumble, a fumble recovery, two tackles for a loss and three tackles on special teams…Missed Week 13 with a foot injury…At Dallas (Sept. 25): Posted four tackles (three solo) and recovered a fumble. After Cowboys QB Dak Prescott completed a 47-yard pass to WR Terrence Williams, Bears CB Jacoby Glenn forced a fumble that Amos recovered at the Bears 16-yard line and returned 21 yards to the 37-yard line. Chicago would score a TD on the ensuing possession…Vs. Detroit (Oct. 2): Registered a pass defensed and matched his career high with 11 tackles (eight solo)…At Indianapolis (Oct. 9): Recorded two tackles (both solo) and forced the first fumble of his career.
2015: Started all 16 games and registered 108 tackles (78 solo), becoming the first Bears rookie to lead the team in tackles (based on coaches review) since Urlacher in 2000…Also registered four passes defensed, three tackles for a loss and a sack…Was named to PFWA’s All-Rookie team…Totaled six-plus tackles in 12 games, including eight or more in eight contests…Vs. Green Bay (Sept. 13): Started in his NFL debut and tallied six tackles (four solo) and a tackle for a loss…Vs. Denver (Nov. 22): Registered six tackles (five solo) and his first career sack, bringing down QB Brock Osweiler to force a second-and-17 on a possession that ended two plays later with a punt...Vs. Washington (Dec. 13): Set career highs in tackles (11) and solo tackles (nine)…2015 Draft: Selected by the Bears in the fifth round (No. 142 overall), becoming the first Penn State player drafted by Chicago since G Tyler Reed (sixth round, No. 200 overall) in 2006.
COLLEGE: In 49 career games (38 starts), the three-time all-Big Ten honorable mention safety notched 149 tackles (102 solo), seven interceptions, 19 pass breakups, three sacks and nine tackles for a loss…Ended college career starting in 38 consecutive contests and recording at least one interception in each of his four seasons at PSU (2011-14)…Returned seven career interceptions for 135 yards (19.3 avg.) with a long of 54 yards...Played in the 2015 Senior Bowl…Senior season (2014): Started all 13 games and was named All-Big Ten honorable mention…Recorded 42 tackles (30 solo) and tied for the team lead with three interceptions…Made 2½ tackles for a loss and led the team with 10 passes defensed…Helped the Nittany Lions rank No. 2 in the country in total defense (278.7 ypg), No. 7 in scoring defense (18.6 ppg) and No. 9 in pass defense (178.2 ypg)...Junior season (2013): Earned the starting nod in all 12 games for the second straight season, splitting time between safety and cornerback...Earned honorable mention All-Big Ten recognition and ranked No. 7 on the team with 50 tackles (32 solo) while also recording four tackles for a loss, 2½ sacks, six passes defensed and an interception…Sophomore season (2012): Started all 12 games at cornerback and was named honorable mention All-Big Ten by the coaches and media…Finished with 44 tackles (31 solo) and tied for No. 2 on the team with two interceptions…Also recorded 2½ tackles for loss, a half-sack and five passes defensed...Helped the defense finish No. 2 in the Big Ten and No. 16 nationally in scoring defense (19.1 ppg), holding six teams to 17 or fewer points…Freshman season (2011): Appeared in 12 games at cornerback and on special teams with one start…Totaled 13 tackles (nine solo), an interception and five passes defensed...Was one of four true freshmen to see action…In his first career game as a Nittany Lion, posted an INT in the fourth quarter and returned it 46 yards to set up a Penn State TD vs. Indiana State (Sept. 3).
PERSONAL: Given name Adrian Gerald Amos…Last name is pronounced A-miss...Born in Baltimore, Md. …High school: Led Calvert Hall College High School (Baltimore, Md.) to the MIAA Class A Conference Championship and the No. 1 state ranking his senior season...Recorded 78 tackles and four interceptions, while forcing three fumbles as a safety in his final season...Earned all-met honors and was named Baltimore City Defensive Player of the Year…Community involvement: Started the “I’m Still Here Foundation,” a nonprofit dedicated to increasing awareness and providing resources for individuals in communities that are often overlooked…The foundation focuses on three programs: Grama’s Brain, in which the mission is to increase awareness of Alzheimer’s disease while offering support to those affected by it; Smash Outreach, which aims to provide underprivileged kids with resources to help them succeed in and out of the classroom; and Next Level Nation, which has a goal of helping young men prepare for collegiate-level football and academics through mentoring, college prep and exposure to college programs…Held his first football camp in June 2019 at Calvert Hall College High School in Baltimore, Md. …Put on a celebrity bowling night fundraiser this past January...Participated in the Packers Give Back Celebrity Bowling Event in June 2019 to raise money for the Wisconsin Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Association, whose programs champion the needs of abused and neglected children…Residence: Baltimore, Md.e
