Davante Adams, one of the most electrifying wide receivers in the NFL, is taking his talents to the Big Apple. The Las Vegas Raiders have agreed to trade Adams to the New York Jets, as reported by CBS Sports NFL Insider Jonathan Jones. The move comes after a rocky relationship between Adams and the Raiders, culminating in Adams expressing his desire to be traded.
“All I can say right now is that I’m excited for this new chapter with the Jets,” Adams said in a statement following the trade.
In exchange for Adams, the Raiders will receive a conditional third-round pick from the Jets, with the potential for it to become a second-round pick based on Adams’ performance. According to ESPN, the pick will elevate to a second-rounder if Adams achieves All-Pro status, or if he plays in the AFC Championship or Super Bowl.
Furthermore, the Jets will be taking on the remainder of Adams’ salary, with reports indicating that they will pick up the $11.59 million left on his deal. This move will significantly impact the Raiders’ salary cap situation, as they will now have $15.7 million in dead cap money instead of the originally slated $44.1 million charge for Adams next season.
With rumors swirling about Adams’ desire to be traded, the Jets emerged as early front-runners to land the star receiver. Adams had expressed his preference to reunite with former teammate Aaron Rodgers in New York, with reports suggesting that the Jets were his top destination all along.
The pairing of Adams and Rodgers is a reunion that many fans have been eagerly anticipating. During their time together in Green Bay, Adams and Rodgers formed one of the most prolific quarterback-receiver duos in the league, putting up impressive numbers season after season.
Now, Adams joins a Jets team loaded with offensive talent, including first-round pick Garrett Wilson, Allen Lazard, Mike Williams, and running backs Breece Hall and Braelon Allen. The addition of Adams is expected to bolster the Jets’ offense and could potentially push their win total up to nine games this season, according to SportsLine’s projections.
This trade marks the end of Adams’ brief stint with the Raiders, which began in 2022 when he was acquired from the Packers in a blockbuster deal. Adams immediately made his mark in Las Vegas, leading the league in receiving touchdowns in his first season with the team.
As a second-round pick out of Fresno State in 2014, Adams has quickly risen through the ranks to become one of the premier wide receivers in the NFL. With his move to New York, Adams looks to continue his legacy and contribute to the Jets’ quest for playoff success.
