Davante Adams‘ name has frequently been floated in trade rumors, and that remains the case through four weeks of the season. While nothing is imminent, a deal is at least receiving consideration on the part of the Raiders. 
Vincent Bonsignore of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports the team is “growing open to the idea” of a trade sending Adams elsewhere, adding the Raiders have reached out to teams to gauge his market.. Such a development was speculated in advance of the 2024 campaign, one in which expectations were low for the Raiders. Sitting at 2-2 on the year, Vegas is certainly not out of the playoff picture; still, a deal involving Adams would not come as a surprise.
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The lines of communication between team and player appear to be open at this point. Adams has informed the Raiders his preference is to be traded, Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo of NFL Network report. Nothing is imminent as things currently stand, but that could could certainly change in relatively short order.
The three-time All-Pro had made it clear multiple times this summer he remained committed to the Raiders. That sentiment was reciprocated by the team, one now led by general manager Tom Telesco and head coach Antonio Pierce. No thought was given to a trade in the build-up to the campaign, and that sentiment reportedly remained the same before Week 4. Adams missed that contest due to a hamstring injury, and the 31-year-old is considered week-to-week.
Despite the desire expressed by both parties in continuing their relationship, Adams was seen around the league as a potential trade target before the season kicked off. Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers remarked about his interest in reuniting with the former Green Bay Pro Bowler in the future, and when speaking about a hypothetical trade Adams named the Jets as a desirable destination. It remains to be seen if New York is among the teams which Vegas has been in contact with while exploring a potential deal, but the Jets are of course a logical suitor.
Three years remain on the Fresno State product’s deal, but only 2024 contains guaranteed salary. Adams’ base compensation for this season is $16.89MM; any acquiring team would take on a prorated portion of that figure before no doubt engaging in talks on a reworked contract covering future campaigns. Adams has yet to go public with any trade request, but actions from Pierce has led to a new wave of speculation on the subject.
The first-year head coach (in a full-time capacity) liked an Instagram post from Sports Illustrated suggesting Adams will be dealt. When asked about the matter during an appearance on the Up and Adams show, the 11th-year veteran said he has not yet spoken with Pierce (video link). Adams added that he is not aware of any actions on the team’s part regarding a trade being sought out.
“I don’t really know exactly what that was about,” he said. “It’s one of those situations where I just keep my head down and keep doing my thing and let the chips fall where they may. There’s been no communication with anybody from the team since that became a thing… It’s always some sort of drama… So, people can say what they want, but I’m just chilling and trying to be the model for not stirring the pot and just locking in and doing what I got to do.”
As noted by Tashan Reed of The Athletic, the Raiders declined to comment on the situation (subscription required). Provided Bonsignore’s report is accurate, though, this situation will become one of the league’s central storylines leading up to the trade deadline. 18 teams currently have eight figures’ worth of cap space to work with, meaning a number of suitors could emerge especially later on in the campaign as Adams’ acquisition cost (in terms of finances) drops.
After a strong campaign reunited with Derek Carr for 2022, Adams’ production dipped last season. Still, his 103-1,144-8 statline demonstrates his potential at this stage of his career, and he would be an attractive trade piece for any number of teams. Whether or not the Raiders proceed with serious talks on a swap in the near future will be worth watching closely.
Top 8 landing candidates if they move him: Jets Chiefs Ravens Bears(esp. if they trade Keenan Allen to chiefs for picks) Rams Chargers Dolphins & Steelers
The Dolphins are closer to selling off rather than buying
Hence why they’re towards end of my list. Odell is still injured and not bringing much to table. Maybe Miami salvages season and get a QB in trade too like Dobbs or Winston
They shouldn’t even be on the list. That has no chance of happening.
Dobbs had an ok year last year. He got beat out for the back up job on SF by Brandon Allen. I think Coach S knows QBs. That’s really what Dobbs is. A #3.
The Dolphins have a lot of problems and needing a third star receiver is not one of them.
I’d go Packers or Jets. Pack could use another offensive player for Love and might have cap space. Jets because of the AR12. Ravens would be fun. Bears aren’t giving up draft picks.
Packers got like 5 solid WRs minus Watson
Solid? Young WRs yes. Watson is talented but not proven, and needs to stay on the field. Adams would bring the big play WR they don’t have. GB made a good playoff run last year, and if they want to advance, could use Adams.
I can tell you right now with confidence that not one NFL team is going to trade any offensive weapons to the Chiefs unless the Chiefs are going to pay a king’s ransom…. especially inside the division. Plus, the Chiefs have only 4+ million in cap space and Adams is probably at least 3 times that this year and his base salaries for 2025 and 2026 are also out of KC’s range.
Crazier stuff has happened. Matthew Stafford was the highest paid QB when he was with the Lions lmao
Stroud has something to say about that. But daniels is very good too. Fun to watch for years to come.
Which contending teams have a need at WR and the cap space (or ability to restructure) to add Adams? Can’t imagine they’d trade him to Kansas City and Buffalo seems like they’re not in a good cap situation to acquire him.
How about Washington? Daniels has looked great so far and with Philly and Dallas stumbling (and the Giants playing to expectations), adding Adams could help them swoop in and take the division.
Three team trade… trade Aiyuk to Washington and send Adams to SF. Vegas could probably do well in that scenario
The 49ers did not give Aiyuk all that money, just to trade him for an older player and eat a huge chunk of dead cap.
Exactly. I wanted my niners to trade BA for Davante BEFORE the extension was signed. Makes absolutely no sense from a cap perspective now
The Niners were better off giving Aiyuk his money because the amount Adams makes in base salary in 2025 and 2026 would destroy their cap situation.
Steelers have a need and cap space, but they don’t like to pay a premium, so…dunno.
Regarding Daniels…
I thought he was the best QB from this past draft…starting to think he might be the best QB (period, end of sentence) in a few years.
They have $12mil cap space.. Adams hit is $25mil this yr..
Browns or Commanders. Even steelers
You think the Browns are making a huge win-now move right now?
They have to before Watsons massive cap hits take effect.
Deshaun Watsons contract balloons to 72 mill cap hits in 2025 and 2026.
There’s really no financial wiggle room the next 2 years. This is really their last season to take a shot.
I don’t think they have a shot this year, and they probably want to roll over some cap space so they can even operate these next couple of years.
Facts this is my point. Browns should be in win now they’re 5 year fully guaranteed QB is making a fortune and they’re losing multiple games. Imagine if Chubb comes back healthy by week 7-8, Davante signs and now you have a fighting chance. AFC north is brutal but not impossible to win at least second behind ravens
The Browns will never be win now. That’s like solving world hunger. Impossible.
The Cleveland Browns are a joke.
I have no idea what their cap space is, but the Steelers would be a great place for him. They tried to trade for Aiyuk and failed. Feels like a difference making move for them.
The Steelers could make it work. They have a ton of cap space next season. They only problem is that their QB situation stinks.
Adams would give Fields another target other than Pickens that would definitely help.
Have you been watching Fields playing???? He’s not the same QB as when he was with bears. Do some homework before you post garbage
Freaking haters out there starting the so-call “NFL Insiders” salivating the prospect of the Raiders trading away Adams!
if y’all want him badly, we hope that Tom Telesco pulls a Cowboys type trade of Hershal Walker to the Vikings deal! Tons of picks including several No.1’s and then some…
They’ll get a 2nd round pick back as the top asset
That’s about right. It’s less than a full season remaining for all practical purposes, for an expensive player, past his prime (but still good)..
Sounds high to me. Totally different type of receiver, but the Chargers got a 4th in return for Keenan Allen. The money’s about the same.
I love Davante Adams, but no one is trading multiple first round picks for a receiver who’s about to turn 32.
Multiple firsts for Adams? Yeah, maybe if they include Maxx Crosby in the deal.
2nd and a 4th or 5th
Jets, if you’re reading this: save your draft picks, as long as Nathaniel Hackett is your OC nothing is going to save your season
You have a point, but they make the most sense from an on field perspective. Wilson is very talented, but he’s clearly not on the same page as Rodgers. You can the difference in Lazard’s play with Rodgers under center this year. Rodgers needs a receiver who knows his preferences, and even though Mike Williams has played well, an Adams-Wilson-Williams tandem would make that offense efficient enough to overcome some of its inconsistencies.
In any other scenario, I’d shy away from adding yet another receiver to what should be a decent corps, but Rodgers has maybe two years at most in my mind. The line is better, but still needs work, Allen looks like a gem, and Hall is a good complement. The Jets could solidify a window for a couple of years with consistent WR play and a top edge rusher. They’re quite close, but as last week showed, they’re not there yet.
So I guess Jimmy G and McDaniels weren’t the main sources of his frustrations?
93% sure not having Carr there is a big factor as well. After all, it was one of the main reasons he specifically wanted to go to the Raiders in the first place.
Also, losing, probably.
It’s his current head coach liking a post about Adams playing his last game.
This has the Dallas Cowboys written all over it. I’ll take 2nd round pick and a conditional 4th pending playoffs for $1000 Alex.
Not sure exactly what the Cowboys cap status is-other than hearing a couple blurbs while talking about Dak, Lamb and Parsons specifically, but if they’d require Adams to restructure..not sure how willing he’d be to do that for them, or anyone except MAYBE the J E T S.
Definitely think saints make sense to pair with Olave and pair Adams with Carr again.
Send the raiders a 2nd in 2025 and 4th in 2026.
Apparently, that is the starting point. A second and additional compensation.
I agree with the Saints. He’s not going to the Jets just because of the history with Rodgers. He signed with the Raiders to play with Carr, and the Jets really wouldn’t gain anything by adding him. They can’t move the ball now with G.Wilson, M.Williams and A Lazard. I realize Adams is better than Lazard, but it’s not a priority for them. They need more help than a 4th WR that’s never gonna touch the ball!
A 4th receiver?? He would instantly become Rodgers’ #1 target
Um, never said Adams would be the 4th WR on their depth chart.
“ They need more help than a 4th WR that’s never gonna touch the ball!”
Here, let me explain…
Team 1 (Jets) has four (4) WRs on their roster.
Team 1 has a mediocre (at best) O-line.
Team 1 has a 40 year-old starting QB.
Team 1 has a below average OC who doesn’t know how to utilize the talent on his active roster.
The sum of all these things equates to 4 WRs who are lucky to get 3 passes thrown their way in any given game. Thus, not touching the ball enough…to win.
The team has more than 4 receivers (Wilson, Williams, Gipson, Corley, Lazard). Rodgers may be 40 but he clearly still has the skills to succeed. Everyone knows Hackett is garbage, I wanted Carr mostly because Hackett wouldn’t have been a requirement for him to sign
I’m well aware that the Jets have more than 4 WRs on their active roster…most teams do. But nobody has the #5 or #6 WR of a team’s depth chart on their fantasy teams for a reason.
To quote today’s article on the rumor of a trade:
“The young receivers, Gipson and Corley, have been virtual non-factors this year on the offense, but Gipson’s return ability and Corley’s third-round draft stock could both add value to a trade package.”
I’m done here.
The Saints make sense, even though they have a few more issues to solve and have a bad head coach. Thing is, there’s no guarantee that Carr starts next year or the year after. Would Adams be willing to stay there beyond this year, if there’s a chance that Carr is moved? Or, counter to that, would his presence help ensure that Carr does remain the starter?
It looks like the Lions have some cap space. That would be interesting.
Could tbe Buccaneers squeeze him in
Although…Sterling Shepherd looked good against the Eagles
Adams was one of those players making “business decisions” Antonio Pierce talked about. That can’t help his trade value.
Kamara and a 3rd
The Raiders should have swapped him for Brandon Aiyuk. – as one of these guys wants to win, while the other only wants cash.
I’m thinking Jets or Commanders. AR will put pressure on the FO for a reunion, and the Jets FO might also be feeling some pressure.
Are we really going to pretend he ends up anywhere but the Jets?
Saints.
I hope he goes to the Jets’ and continues losing! Aaron is finished, as is the OL.
How about Adams to the Commanders for a #2 and McCaffrey?
I will this…I’m not sure where Adams will go BUT as a Cowboys fan this is exactly why they didn’t spend any money during free agency…
For opportunities like this…they said IF a player presents himself during the year they will have the cap space to go after that player…now that being said it’s coming from JJ soo with a grain of salt of course…
Very interested if they are one of the teams going after Adams…
I just hope Adams doesn’t get his hands on the Aiyuk playbook for posturing. There should be a limit on how many soap opera dramas fans should have to endure in a season.
Ravens could use him, but only about $4 million in cap space. Don’t know how that could be worked. Steelers make sense as well.
The Steelers are definitely interested. Adams may have some qualms about the offense, but we’ve seen players ditch those to play for Tomlin and the confidence in the Steelers winning. I don’t know if Adams is one of those players, though.
There’s something amiss in the Raiders locker room.