OCTOBER 6: Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Press-Gazette confirms the Steelers are among the teams which have called about Adams’ availability. As he notes, though, it remains to be seen how much interest Adams would have in heading to Pittsburgh and committing to the necessary contract adjustments for a deal to become feasible. Adams does not have a no-trade clause or other official leverage in determining his destination, meaning the Steelers remain in play as a suitor; whether they become a serious contender to swing a trade remains to be seen, though.
OCTOBER 5: Davante Adams will not play on Sunday as he continues to recover from a hamstring injury. That process has doubled as the intensification of his trade market, with several suitors being linked to an agreement with the Raiders. 
Vegas is insisting on a trade price of a second-round pick and more to move on from the All-Pro wideout. Retaining some of his salary could take place to make that possible, but Yahoo Sports’ Charles Robinson writes multiple league executives view that price as “exorbitant.” Even with a lesser financial acquisition cost, teams could be hard-pressed to part with signficant draft capital for player whose non-guaranteed salaries in 2025 and ’26 would essentially make him a rental, something a number of suitors view him as.
A long-term commitment in Adams would, on the other hand, especially make sense if it were to come from the Jets or Saints. Those teams have long been at the top of the list of teams mentioned as landing spots for the 31-year-old, whose preference would be to reunite with Aaron Rodgers. A deal sending him to New Orleans and thus reconnecting him with Derek Carr and receivers coach Keith Williams is also on the radar, though, and Dianna Russini of The Athletic reports Adams has “concerns” about Rodgers’ willingness to remain with New York beyond 2024 (subscription required).
While several reports still tap the Jets as the frontrunner in this case, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network adds the Saints have been the most aggressive suitor to date. New Orleans does not have the necessary cap space to swing an Adams acquisition, and the team is (as per usual) on track to require several cuts and restructures to attain compliance next offseason. Taking on Adams’ contract now and in the future would be a challenge, though bringing him into the fold could prove to be highly impactful in the NFC South race.
ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports, to little surprise, the Raiders’ preference would be to avoid retaining any portion of Adams’ outstanding base salary (roughly $13.5MM at this point). That could limit the number of suitors unless the asking price in terms of draft compensation were to come down, but many are still in contention as things stand. The Commanders may be among them, but even if not the Steelers, Ravens and Bills have made inquiries as well. Russini adds Pittsburgh – connected to non-Adams trade targets as well – is making an “aggressive” offer, although no deal with any team is considered imminent.
As for Baltimore and Buffalo, Robinson notes a second-rounder is too high of an asking price for a deal to receive serious consideration. The Ravens, per Schefter, have not been in contact with the Raiders for several days. The Cowboys will be without Brandin Cooks for at least four games, but the team has made it clear fitting Adams into its financial planning would be a tall order. 49ers general manager John Lynch‘s latest comments on a potential pursuit of the six-time Pro Bowler, meanwhile, suggested San Francisco is an unlikely destination. The same may well be true of the Chiefs, but they are positioned to test the Raiders’ stance on taking the best offer given their need for a receiver.
Rapoport’s piece notes Adams is likely to be healed in time for Week 6. Trade talks should heat up in the coming days, he and Schefter add, so further developments on this ever-evolving front can be expected. November 5 looms as the trade deadline, and as such the Raiders can still afford to be patient while attempting to cultivate the best market possible over the near future.
How convenient
Of course Baltimore would like a true #1 receiver, but if you think Adams is a grump now, he’ll be worse here when he’s catching 3 passes a game from Lamar. There only a handful of passes each week and majority go to the TEs.
93.7 The FAN here in Pittsburgh is the worst sports talk station in the country. Along with all the clueless talk show hosts. They don’t take calls. They express their opions and people are supposed to believe them. Hmmm sounds like the maga cult.
Anyway there is one clown who works there who is the biggest idiot of them all. None other that Andrew Philiadingdong Filliponi. This guy spews so much disinformation. And he gets away with it. This morning I was waking up and flipping through the radio. I came across him saying that “his sources” tell him that the attendance tonight for the Steelers game will be 56% Steeler fans and 44% Dallas fans. ARE SERIOUS,???? This clown made the same claim about another game last year and was wrong. “His sources” are never fact checked, nor are they legitimate. They ought to send this MORON back to Syracuse NY. Biggest idiot on Pittsburgh radio and tv…he beats out turkey necked Bob Pompeani.
Pitt sports radio went downhill once Gregg Giannotti left and went back to NYC.
I agree with you on Gianotti. It seems they have a pipeline of “so called” sports journalists taught be former pirate broadcaster Lanny Frattare. They graduate one idiot and the FAN hired them, and then another idiot enrolls.
Another gem of an idiot is philadingdongs partner Christ mooler
Keep using oil 24/7/365 while complaining about climate change.
Good, we found the pathetic nobody who tries to drag politics into everything. I bet your existence is miserable.
I doubt since its a division rival, but Chiefs would be a good landing spot for him. just because Carr is there, they shouldn’t be in any conversation about taking in any contract. Saints need to sit there and watch with their budgetary manipulation and missteps. NFL needs to work on a way of harmonizing Salary cap with guaranteed contracts so these teams can stop kicking the can down the road with these void years. Teams shouldn’t need to get this creative just to sign or keep players.
I’d pass on Adams, getting older, he’s a diva and a detriment to any team, locker room cancer……definitely not worth signing long term or trading a second round pick for, other guys are available
Adams to WAS for a 2nd which may wind up being a late 2nd and McCaffrey
Raiders should look to improve their QB room and OL room with their day 1 and day 2 picks
Interesting idea. This would be a win-now move in DC. Probably a bad idea to upset the team chemistry. Management should probably continue the youth movement and hanging on to their draft picks.
Winning cures all.
People said the same thing about Stefon Diggs going to Houston.
They’re 4-1 and havent really heard a peep out of Diggs who reworked his contract to a 1 year prove it deal.
Adams went to LV hoping to play with Carr, dealt with McDaniels, and has had to endure bad QB play from O Connell and Minshew and Garapollo.
Im sure Adams would come in and be fine in the locker room knowing hes on a contender and out of the hot mess that is LV.
Locker room cancer goes through a honeymoon period. Adams isn’t as bad as Diggs but it’s probably one move too many. It’s not a bad enough idea not to happen. If it does, I’ll be fascinated to watch the results.
I can’t wait to see the Jets as ‘buyers’ when they need to be sellers.