Current:Home > MyDavante Adams landing spots: Best fits for WR if Raiders trade him -Keystone Capital Education
Davante Adams landing spots: Best fits for WR if Raiders trade him
View
Date:2025-04-12 04:08:10
Are Davante Adams and the Las Vegas Raiders headed toward a divorce?
Adams informed the Raiders that he would prefer to be traded, according to NFL Network. The Raiders reportedly would consider trading the six-time Pro Bowl wide receiver.
The 31-year-old Adams is currently dealing with a hamstring injury that sidelined him in Week 4. There are rumors that Adams’ relationship with members in the Raiders organization is deteriorating. Adams poured gasoline to those rumors appearing Tuesday on "Up & Adams" with Kay Adams.
Adams’ contract runs through the 2026 season, but his contract isn’t fully guaranteed after this year. Could another team acquire the 11-year veteran? USA TODAY Sports examines potential five landing sports for Adams.
Pittsburgh Steelers
The Steelers had trade parameters in place to acquire 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk before Aiyuk decided to re-up in San Francisco. The Steelers want another threat out wide opposite George Pickens, who is the only Steelers wide receiver with more than eight receptions entering Week 5.
NFL STATS CENTRAL: The latest NFL scores, schedules, odds, stats and more.
The continued development of Justin Fields as a passer and his comfort in Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith’s scheme could entice the club to aggressively pursue a wide receiver.
The Steelers have roughly $10.5 million is cap space, per Over The Cap.
New York Jets
A reunion between Adams and Aaron Rodgers?
Their chemistry and success on the field is undeniable; Adams and Rodgers played eight seasons together with the Packers. He had three seasons with at least 100 receptions and 1,000 yards while in Green Bay.
Rodgers has publicly lobbied to reunite with Adams in July.
Adams wouldn’t mind playing alongside the QB again.
“If I'm gonna be reunited with anybody, it would be Aaron," Adams said this offseason on Shannon Sharpe's Club Shay Shay podcast.
Add in the fact that Rodgers and Garrett Wilson have had trouble getting on the same page in 2024 could force the Jets into making a move.
The Jets have $16.8 million available in cap space, via Over the Cap.
Kansas City Chiefs
Injuries have depleted the Chiefs wide receiver corps. Adams would drastically improve Kansas City’s wide receiver room upon arrival. His route running and pass catching ability would make the Chiefs offense even more dynamic.
Would the Raiders trade Adams within the division? The chances of Las Vegas sending Adams to an AFC West rival are miniscule.
The Chiefs have won the AFC West for eight consecutive seasons, the second-longest streak of division championships for any team since 1970. The Chiefs already have a two-game lead in the division this year. Adams would springboard Kansas City to a ninth straight AFC West title and make them the prohibitive favorite to be the first team ever to three-peat as Super Bowl champions.
Dallas Cowboys
The Cowboys don’t have a reliable wide receiver outside of CeeDee Lamb.
Receivers Jalen Tolbert and Brandin Cooks have combined for 22 catches and 251 receiving yards. Lamb has 20 receptions and 316 receiving yards by himself. The Cowboys did virtually nothing to improve their offense during the offseason.
Jerry Jones could significantly jumpstart Dallas’ offense with the addition of Adams. The Cowboys haven't had a smooth route runner like Adams since Amari Cooper.
The Cowboys recently signed Lamb and Dak Prescott to lucrative contract extensions, but the franchise still has over $23.7 million in available salary cap space.
Keep in mind, however, the Cowboys have to prioritize a Micah Parsons extension in the near future.
Los Angeles Chargers
The Chargers don’t have a No. 1 wide receiver after they let Mike Williams walk out the door and traded Keenan Allen. Adams would instantly give the Chargers a bonafide true X wide receiver for Justin Herbert.
Los Angeles has the second-worst passing offense in the NFL entering Week 5, with just 544 passing yards on the season.
The Raiders might be hesitant to trade Adams to an AFC West rival. But Raiders GM Tom Telesco and the Chargers might be willing to negotiate a favorable deal for both parties. Telesco was the Chargers GM from 2013–2023.
The Chargers have approximately $7.8 million in cap space available, per Over the Cap.
Follow USA TODAY Sports' Tyler Dragon on X @TheTylerDragon.
veryGood! (85)
Related
- Are Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp down? Meta says most issues resolved after outages
- House GOP's aid bills for Israel, Ukraine, Taiwan advance — with Democrats' help
- California court to weigh in on fight over transgender ballot measure proposal language
- Beyoncé's 'Cowboy Carter' is boosting many different industries. Here are few
- Questlove charts 50 years of SNL musical hits (and misses)
- Bitcoin’s next ‘halving’ is right around the corner. Here’s what you need to know
- Northern Ireland prosecutor says UK soldiers involved in Bloody Sunday won’t face perjury charges
- NBA schedule today: How to watch, predictions for play-in tournament games on April 19
- Chuck Scarborough signs off: Hoda Kotb, Al Roker tribute legendary New York anchor
- Why Breaking Bad's Giancarlo Esposito Once Contemplated Arranging His Own Murder
Ranking
- Person accused of accosting Rep. Nancy Mace at Capitol pleads not guilty to assault charge
- 'Like a large drone': NASA to launch Dragonfly rotorcraft lander on Saturn's moon Titan
- Attorneys argue that Florida law discriminates against Chinese nationals trying to buy homes
- Iowa lawmakers approve bill just in time to increase compensation for Boy Scout abuse victims
- New data highlights 'achievement gap' for students in the US
- 18-year-old turns himself into police for hate-motivated graffiti charges
- NFL draft: History of quarterbacks selected No. 1 overall, from Bryce Young to Angelo Bertelli
- NHL Stanley Cup playoffs schedule 2024: Dates, times, TV for first round of bracket
Recommendation
Brianna LaPaglia Reveals The Meaning Behind Her "Chickenfry" Nickname
Eddie Redmayne, Gayle Rankin take us inside Broadway's 'dark' and 'intimate' new 'Cabaret'
Trader Joe's recalls basil from shelves in 29 states after salmonella outbreak
Netflix to stop reporting quarterly subscriber numbers in 2025
Bodycam footage shows high
NFL draft: History of quarterbacks selected No. 1 overall, from Bryce Young to Angelo Bertelli
Taylor Swift college course seeks to inspire students to emulate her business acumen
Meta's newest AI-powered chatbots show off impressive features and bizarre behavior