The Las Vegas Raiders are gearing up to trade Davante Adams well before the Nov. 5 trade deadline, with a deal possibly in the works as early as next week. This news has created quite a buzz in the football world, with fans and analysts alike eagerly awaiting to see where the three-time All-Pro wide receiver will end up.
According to sources at CBS Sports, the Raiders are currently in discussions internally about how much of Adams’s remaining $13.5 million salary they would be willing to pay in order to facilitate a trade. General manager Tom Telesco and the Raiders seem to be at a standstill when it comes to compensation, as they are “stuck” on second-round picks. However, there is pressure from owner Mark Davis to finalize the deal at that price point. Many league executives are speculating that the trade will ultimately go through with a third-round pick involved.
One team that has been eyeing Adams is the New York Jets, where he could potentially reunite with his former Green Bay quarterback, Aaron Rodgers. The idea of the two teaming up again for a shot at a ring has generated a lot of excitement. While the Jets are believed to be Adams’s top choice, nothing is set in stone yet.
The New Orleans Saints and the Pittsburgh Steelers are also among the contenders for Adams, with sources revealing that he could potentially join his former college and Raiders teammate, Derek Carr, in New Orleans. As the trade talks continue, it remains to be seen where Adams will ultimately land.
Adams has been at the center of trade rumors for quite some time now, but it wasn’t until recently that he formally requested a trade. In the past week, there was a strong belief within the Raiders organization that his time with the team was coming to an end.
Aaron Rodgers has been actively recruiting Adams, especially after the Jets’ recent loss to the Broncos. The Jets, however, have been taking their time in evaluating the situation. Factors such as Adams’s injury, salary, and the Raiders’ compensation request have all played a role in the delay. Nevertheless, Rodgers seems to be eager to have Adams on board.
With Adams potentially joining the Jets, questions have arisen about how this move will impact the dynamics between Rodgers and third-year receiver Garrett Wilson. It remains to be seen whether adding Adams to the mix will help or hinder the connection between Rodgers and Wilson.
As the trade deadline approaches, football fans are eagerly anticipating where Davante Adams will end up and how his addition to a new team will impact the league. Stay tuned for further updates as the saga unfolds.
