By way of 4 weeks of the 2024 NFL season, the Las Vegas Raiders already discover themselves within the midst of some drama after it was reported star vast receiver Davante Adams has formally requested for a commerce.
It appeared like this transfer was coming for some time now as Adams has been brazenly pissed off with the crew’s performances and dealing with of the roster since he got here to Las Vegas, and his time with the crew seems to lastly be coming to an finish. Adams is at the moment coping with a hamstring damage and is unlikely to go well with up in Week 5 towards the Denver Broncos, however this shouldn’t deter groups from making an attempt to commerce for him.
Though he’s previous his prime, Adams stays the most effective wideouts within the league and would assist out any crew that’s in want of a lift within the passing recreation. When Adams’ request was made public, the New York Jets have been instantly introduced up as a suitor.
The Jets have been linked to Adams since they traded for Aaron Rodgers, and whereas the Raiders are open to reuniting the 2 they’re reportedly in search of the most effective deal doable by way of Mike Garafolo of NFL Community:
“Whereas the Raiders may commerce Adams to the Jets, they are going to do what’s finest for his or her group, sources say, together with taking the most effective deal from the very best bidder.”
Listening to similar as @RapSheet on that — #Raiders honoring the commerce request however not letting him drive fully.
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) October 3, 2024
On paper, that is the right method for Las Vegas to take as they need to attempt to extract the most effective draft picks doable in a possible Adams commerce. Though his contract is a possible snag in any deal, groups ought to have the ability to discover a workable answer when the time comes.
Other than New York, groups just like the Pittsburgh Steelers, Buffalo Payments, New Orleans Saints and Dallas Cowboys are anticipated to inquire about Adams. The NFL commerce deadline is about for Nov. 5, so this commerce ordeal may very effectively final till the ultimate horn sounds.
Including extra gas to the hearth concerning Adams’ commerce request is when Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce preferred a social media submit suggesting the wideout can be traded. When requested in regards to the state of affairs, Adams revealed that he hasn’t heard from Pierce since which may point out that the 2 sides are destined to half.
