In a stunning turn of events, Davante Adams has reportedly expressed his desire to be traded from the Las Vegas Raiders. The Pro Bowl wide receiver has caught the attention of multiple contenders who are vying to acquire his talents. According to Josina Anderson, the Pittsburgh Steelers have shown “preliminary interest” in Adams, while the Dallas Cowboys and New York Jets have also reached out to the Raiders about a potential deal, as reported by The Athletic.
Adams himself has preferences when it comes to potential landing spots. ESPN has revealed that the Jets and New Orleans Saints are at the top of his wish list. Interestingly, Adams has a connection with the quarterbacks of both teams. Aaron Rodgers, Adams’ former teammate with the Green Bay Packers, plays for the Jets, while Derek Carr, who played with Adams at Fresno State and with the Raiders, is with the Saints.
Prior to expressing interest in Adams, the Steelers were in talks with the San Francisco 49ers regarding wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk. However, Aiyuk signed a contract extension with the 49ers, leading the Steelers to shift their focus to Adams. On the other hand, the Cowboys are aiming to bolster their receiving corps after a lackluster start to the season, hoping to find a reliable target opposite CeeDee Lamb.
It’s not just the Steelers and Cowboys in the mix for Adams. Several other teams are closely monitoring the situation, according to The Athletic. However, the Raiders are not in a rush to make a move unless a team meets their asking price. ESPN has reported that Las Vegas is open to trading Adams for at least a second-round draft pick along with other draft assets.
Adams, who is 31 years old, had dismissed rumors of discontent in Las Vegas until recently. Following his absence in Week 4 due to a hamstring injury, Adams hinted at internal issues during an appearance on the “Up & Adams” show, raising questions about his future with the Raiders. Acquired for a hefty price of two draft picks, Adams’ situation has left fans and analysts alike speculating about what lies ahead for the talented wide receiver.
