Davante Adams has been generally noncommittal about a return to the Jets. The star receiver’s contract allows him to effectively control his own destiny, and if he wishes to move on from New York, he may be eyeing a move west.
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According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, Adams is “intrigued” by a move to the west coast, with a source specifically pointing to the Rams and Chargers as an option. Fowler also adds the 49ers as a potential suitor, noting Adams’ connection to Northern California.
Adams’ two-plus season stint in Las Vegas ended this past season when he was traded to the Jets. Despite teaming up with old friend Aaron Rodgers, things obviously didn’t go as planned. The Jets went 3-8 when Adams was in the lineup, and the veteran ended up finishing with his fewest yards from scrimmage since the 2019 campaign. Following the season, Adams admitted he “would love to be a part of this football team,” although he cautioned that a number of factors would come into play (including the status of Rodgers).
While Adams is technically signed through the 2026 season, he has the ability to push his way out of New York. The Jets previously restructured the wideout’s 2024 salary without touching his 2025 and 2026 figures, leaving untenable base salaries of $35.6MM for each of the next two seasons. If the Jets want to keep Adams, they’ll surely require another restructured deal to keep the wideout on the books. If the receiver decides he wants out, he could simply decline the inevitable restructure request, which would ultimately lead to his release.
Considering Adams’ track record, he wouldn’t have a lack of suitors should he hit free agency, and each of the cited teams could make sense. The Rams are looking to move on from Cooper Kupp, which would open a significant spot in their receivers room opposite Puka Nacua. Kupp’s health concerns have surely played a role in the Rams’ decision to move on, although the team is also making it clear that they’re not looking to pay $20MM for a veteran WR.
The Chargers got a standout season from rookie Ladd McConkey, but there are questions behind their young wide receiver. Former first-round pick Quentin Johnston is still under contract, but the second-year player struggled with drops and inconsistency in 2024. Much of the rest of the team’s depth chart, which includes the likes of Josh Palmer, DJ Chark, and Simi Fehoko, are set to hit free agency, so the team could be in the market for another notable pass catcher.
The 49ers are loaded with pass catchers. Deebo Samuel, Brandon Aiyuk, and Jauan Jennings are attached to veteran pacts, and the team added a pair of rookies last year in first rounder Ricky Pearsall and fourth rounder Jacob Cowing (not to mention tight end George Kittle, who led the team in receiving yards). The organization has shown an ability to juggle multiple offensive stars, but an Adams acquisition would surely push another big name off the roster.
Or – and hear me out – any team not the Jets.
Or Raiders.
Herbert to Adams sounds nasty good.
Raiders?
Go to Rams. Nacua by your side a proven vet in Stafford and Coach McVay with a burgeoning young stellar defense. Rams is perfect spot for Davante
Why would the Rams add Adams and trade Kupp??
The article said Kupp is injury prone but that the salary might not make sense.
Because Adams is better than Kupp? Like even before all of Kupp’s injuries Adams was a better WR.
Wonder what he’ll ask for … he is turning 33 so wonder if his salary will be a bit lower than expected. Probably his last big paycheck.
Wonder if he waits to see what Rodgers does first… He may not want the same hookup going forward…
Adams would be giving up a lot of Money
I think he and Rodgers should team up in New York for one more year
See what happens
Did you miss last year? They didn’t do squat w/ the Jets.
He’ll come back home to GB his NFL home
They need him with all the drops their wr’s had last season. Lol
I said this in an earlier post albeit slim.if the niners can’t get purdy at a decent price I can see a swap of Rodgers Adams and Purdy aiyuk with picks going to niners.main reason is adams Rodgers would be cheaper means better squad around them,it just seems like a niners kind of move.but like I said its slim.