Professional football safety Adrian Wilson plays for the Arizona Cardinals in the National Football League.

Wilson made news in October of 2008 for a helmet-to-helmet on Buffalo Bills quarterback Trent Edwards, causing Edwards to leave the game with a concussion. Following the event, Wilson was fined $25,000 by the NFL.ESPN.com: Cardinals' Wilson Fined for Hit That Knocked Out Bills' Edwards He was also warned about a similar hit that could have led to a $50,000 fine.

During a November 16, 2008, game, Wilson sacked Seattle Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck causing a loss of nine yards. Although no penalty was issued for the hit, the league reviewed the hit to see if a fine would be issued. On November 18, 2008, the league announced that the hit was legal and no fine would be issued.NFL Network: Cardinals Played Within Rules

Following three seasons with the NC State Wolfpack football team in college, Wilson declared for the NFL draft in 2001. He was selected 64th overall by the Arizona Cardinals and made his debut with the team later that year. Wilson saw his statistically best season in 2005, recording 109 tackles and eight sacks. In 2006, he was selected to play in his first Pro Bowl. Wilson started the first nine games of the 2007 season, then suffered a heel injury that required surgery and ended his season.Official Site of the Arizona Cardinals: Adrian Wilson