Las Vegas is buzzing with the latest news surrounding star wide receiver Davante Adams. Reports have surfaced that Adams has expressed his desire to leave the Raiders. On Monday, Adams reportedly informed the team that he would prefer to be traded, stirring up discussions about his future in Las Vegas.
The current NFL trade deadline is approaching on Nov. 5 at 4 p.m. ET. While no deal is imminent, experts have advised that this is a situation to keep an eye on. Adding fuel to the fire, Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce raised eyebrows when he seemed to like a social media post suggesting Adams could be on the move.
In his weekly appearance on FanDuel TV’s Up & Adams, Adams said he has not yet heard from Pierce and refused to downplay the trade rumors. He stated, “All I can control is this talk we’re having right here,” reflecting a shift from the earlier part of the season when he insisted he was “locked in” with the Raiders.
This turn of events comes after a turbulent couple of seasons with the team, where Las Vegas struggled to reach the playoffs, and Adams dealt with personal changes such as the release of his good friend and former quarterback Derek Carr.
Despite currently dealing with a hamstring injury that kept him out of the Raiders’ Week 4 victory against the Cleveland Browns, Adams is still a highly sought-after player. Speculation is already swirling around potential landing spots for him. The New York Jets are a frontrunner since Adams could reunite with former teammate Aaron Rodgers. However, the Jets already have a promising young receiver in Garrett Wilson.
Meanwhile, another possible destination mentioned is the Kansas City Chiefs, although it seems unlikely that the Raiders would trade a top player to their division rival. For any interested team, including the Jets and Chiefs, working out a salary compensation could be tricky. Adams has a guaranteed base salary of $16.8 million for this season, with two additional years left on his contract.
As of now, it appears both Adams and the Raiders are pondering a split, adding an intriguing layer to this season’s unfolding drama. While speculation continues, Raiders players and coaches face the question of whether Adams has played his last game in a Las Vegas uniform. As teams start searching for elite talent before the trade deadline, all eyes will remain on Adams in the coming days.
