The trade rumors are swirling around Davante Adams.
The star wide receiver for the Raiders reportedly wants out. Adams could be on the move in the near future after a rocky start to the 2024 NFL season in Las Vegas.
Adams posted more than 1,500 yards in his first season with the Raiders in 2022, but he took a step back in a sluggish passing offense last season. Las Vegas attempted to make it work, pulling back on the idea of trading their star at last year’s trade deadline, but a move now appears to be more possible than ever.
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Through four weeks of action, Adams has seen action in three games, recording 18 catches for 209 yards and a touchdown so far. However, he missed Week 4 with a hamstring injury that’s expected to impact him in the short term.
So, what’s the latest on a potential Adams trade? The Sporting News is tracking the latest rumors on the Raiders wide receiver.
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Davante Adams trade rumors tracker
Aidan O’Connell switch could help keep Adams in Las Vegas
Date: Oct. 13
Source: ESPN’s Adam Schefter
In addition to the questions over Adams’ trade value, Schefter revealed that the gifted pass-catcher enjoys sharing the field with Aidan O’Connell, the recently-minted Raiders starter. That factor, coupled with the dwindling trade market that surrounds Las Vegas’ star wideout, could play a role in determining whether he takes his services elsewhere before the trade deadline slams shut.
Adams could remain with Las Vegas in ‘fluid and unpredictable’ situation
Date: Oct. 12
Source: ESPN’s Adam Schefter
In a turn of events, Schefter reported on Saturday night that the Raiders could wind up keeping Adams instead of trading him. His report said that there isn’t much “high-level interest” in the receiver across the trade market, so the Raiders are content keeping him if they don’t receive the right compensation. Finally, Schefter wrote that Las Vegas has, and will continue to, talk to the Jets and Steelers about a deal, while the Bills and Saints have checked in.
Jets’ interest in Adams trade should not be impacted by the firing of Robert Saleh
Date: Oct. 8
Source: Fox’s Jordan Schultz
New York made one major move Tuesday, firing head coach Robert Saleh after a 2-3 start to the season. Schultz reported that the coaching move will not impact the team’s interest in getting a deal done for Adams, saying “The Jets want him just as much as Davante wants them.”
‘Lots happening’ with Adams amid trade rumors
Date: Oct.7
Source: FanDuel’s Kay Adams
Davante Adams was scheduled to appear Tuesday on Kay Adams’ “Up and Adams” Show on FanDuel, however, the host reported that he no longer will be making an appearance. Adams hinted at “lots happening” with the wide receiver and that fans should “stay tuned.”
Adams trade timeline ramping up
Date: Oct. 7
Source: Ian Rapoport on Good Morning Football
NFL insider Ian Rapoport said that trade talks for Adams are ramping up and that we could even have a deal in place today (Monday) or tomorrow (Tuesday). Rapoport noted that the Saints are currently the “most aggressive team in talks with the Raiders, but the Jets are for sure in it.” Adams’ hamstring is reportedly nearly healed, which would allow him to be traded.
Adams posts Instagram story of Edgar Allen Poe, sparking Ravens rumors
Date: Oct. 4
Source: Adams’ Instagram account
Adams poured fuel on the trade rumors fire when he posted a picture of famous poet Edgar Allen Poe on his Instagram story Friday.
Considering Poe’s most famous poem is “The Raven,” it’s easy to put two-and-two together to see which team the star wide receiver may be hinting at.
Saints’ Derek Carr would love to play with Adams again
Date: Oct. 4
Source: ESPN’s New Orleans Saints beat reporter Kat Terrell
Carr and Adams both went to Fresno State and spent 2012 and 2013 playing together. They went to different franchises in the NFL, but got an opportunity to reunite in Las Vegas. The Raiders signed Adams to a long-term deal, while falling out of favor with Carr the same season. This fresh start in New Orleans could have the duo back together again in a team that is more settled than the Raiders were/are.
Adams ‘wants to play’ for Jets
Date: Oct. 3
Source: NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport
The Jets have been the perceived frontrunner since the trade request, and that’s exactly where Adams wants to land, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. With that said, the WR “is open to landing with other teams.” The Raiders are going to deal him to the team with the best offer.
Jets seen as favorite, but Bills, Steelers interested
Date: Oct. 2
Source: Albert Breer (Sports Illustrated)
Teams believe Adams is “focused on engineering a trade to the Jets,” according to Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer. Breer adds that the Bills and Steelers are among teams who have approached the Raiders about Adams, but the receiver’s connection with Aaron Rodgers is unsurprisingly a major factor in the sweepstakes.
Breer was asked about the Adams/Jets situation after Week 5’s ‘Thursday Night Football’ game between the Atlanta Falcons and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He doubled down with this information saying that Adams is “trying to engineer a trade to the New York Jets.”
Adams dealing with ‘real’ hamstring injury
Date: Oct. 2
Source: Dianna Russini (The Athletic)
The hamstring issue that kept Adams out of the Raiders’ Week 4 win over the Browns is a “real injury,” according to Dianna Russini, but it’s only expected to sideline him for 1-2 more weeks. Many speculated that Adams might just be sitting out in anticipation of a trade, but this timeline would put him on track to return before the trade deadline.
Jets ‘believed’ to be favorites to land Davante Adams
Date: Oct. 2
Source: The Athletic’s Dianna Russini
Many teams are in on Adams, but the belief around the league is that the Jets are the ones that land him, according to Dianna Russini. It would make sense, as it would be a reunion between Adams and Aaron Rodgers from their days in Green Bay.
Steelers named as team interested in Davante Adams
Date: Oct. 2
Source: The Athletic’s Dianna Russini
The Steelers are reportedly in the mix for Adams, according to Dianna Russini. Pittsburgh attempted to land Brandon Aiyuk this summer during his contract dispute with San Francisco, but he ended up re-signing with the 49ers. The Steelers can use a high-end wide receiver to pair with George Pickens.
Davante Adams wants deal with Saints, Jets
Date: Oct. 2
Source: ESPN’s Adam Schefter
Adams prefers to go to a destination with a quarterback he’s familiar with, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. He wants a reunion with a QB he knows. The Jets have Aaron Rodgers, who was Adams’ longtime QB with the Packers, while the Saints have Derek Carr, who was Adams’ QB for a season with the Raiders and his QB in college at Fresno State.
Two teams high on Davante Adams’ wishlist of places to land – if not at the very top – are the Jets and Saints, per league sources.
Adams ideally would like to play with a QB he knows. The Jets have former teammate Aaron Rodgers, and the Saints have former teammate Derek Carr. pic.twitter.com/uTBW4kJuq5
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 2, 2024
Raiders in ‘no rush’ to get Davante Adams trade done
Date: Oct. 2
Source: The Athletic’s Dianna Russini
Dianna Russini reported that the Raiders are in “no rush” to move Adams. The team is going to wait and see its options and deal him at the right price. On the other hand, Adams reportedly “wants out ASAP.
The Jets and Cowboys are among the many teams monitoring the Davante Adams situation. Both have checked in with the Raiders. I’m told at this point that Vegas is in no rush to make a move until a team reaches their asking price — but Adams wants out ASAP.
— Dianna Russini (@DMRussini) October 2, 2024
Raiders looking for return of 2nd-round pick, more
Date: Oct. 1
Source: ESPN’s Adam Schefter
According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Raiders are asking for a return for a second-round draft pick and more for Raiders. Las Vegas initially traded a first-round and second-round pick to Green Bay for the wide receiver in 2022.
More about the Raiders informing other NFL teams they would “consider” trading three-time All-Pro receiver Davante Adams for a package that would include a second-round draft pick and additional compensation, via @PGutierrezESPN:https://t.co/sy1HwfOCmd
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 1, 2024
Davante Adams requests trade from Raiders
Date: Oct. 1
Source: NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport
NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported hours after the Review-Journal report that Adams has told the Raiders that he “prefers” to be traded from the team.
🚨 🚨 🚨 #Raiders star WR Davante Adams informed the team that he preferred to be traded, per me and @MikeGarafolo.
There is nothing imminent, but a situation to watch for sure. pic.twitter.com/AAs5nxwqxl
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 1, 2024
Raiders ‘open’ to idea of trading Davante Adams
Date: Oct. 1
Source: Las Vegas Review-Journal
On Tuesday, Oct. 1, Vinnie Bonsignore of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reported that the Raiders are “growing open” to the idea of trading Adams. The club has begun reaching out to potential suitors about the interest and cost for the wide receiver.
More on this to come: A league source with knowledge of the situation confirmed that the @Raiders are growing open to the idea of trading Davante Adams. The source said the club has begun reaching out to teams to gauge interest in the veteran wide receiver.
— Vincent Bonsignore (@VinnyBonsignore) October 1, 2024
