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NFL Rumors: Raiders’ Davante Adams in Eye of Rodgers’ Cowboys, Jets Amid Trade Request | News, scores, highlights, stats and rumors

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 29: Davante Adams #17 of the Las Vegas Raiders looks on before the game against the Cleveland Browns at Allegiant Stadium on September 29, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Getty Images)

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Davante Adams is reportedly drawing interest from several teams around the league, including the New York Jets and Dallas Cowboys.

Dianna Russini of The Athletic reported that the Jets and Cowboys are among those “monitoring” the situation and “checking in with the Raiders.” Russini also noted that Las Vegas is “in no rush to make a move.”

Russini’s report follows that of NFL Network Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo reported Tuesday that the Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver told the team he wants to be traded, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler also added context to the situation on Wednesday.

“Here’s what I know about Adams and the Raiders: This has escalated quickly,” Fowler wrote. “When I contacted several people at the team early Tuesday, they were not aware of a trade request or preference. Still, several teams had Adams on their trade radar in recent days.”

The Jets connection is obvious, as Adams previously played with quarterback Aaron Rodgers with the Green Bay Packers. Trading for him would also give the AFC East team two game-changing wide receivers, with Garrett Wilson also on the roster.

Dallas could also deliver quite a one-two punch if it were to trade for Adams, as CeeDee Lamb is among the best in the league at the position. Opposing defenses likely wouldn’t be able to double them both, which would give Dak Prescott plenty of opportunities to bolster his passing numbers.

The Cowboys, Jets, or any other team will have to give up some value if they want to land one of the best receivers in the league.

ESPNs Adam Schefter reported that the Raiders told teams they would only “consider” Adams if they received a second-round pick and additional compensation. Jonathan Jones of CBS Sports noted that teams would also have to discuss a reworked contract with Adams if they were to trade for him.

The 31-year-old is signed through the 2026 season, but his deal includes $35.6 million in base salary for each season of 2025 and 2026. There is also a potential departure after this season.

The Adams situation has been making a lot of headlines lately, as he didn’t exactly deny that he might be leaving Las Vegas during a televised appearance on Tuesday. Op & Adams show:

Op & Adams @UpAndAdamsShow

Davante Adams didn’t completely close the door on the possibility that he would no longer be a Las Vegas Raider 🤔@heykayadams @tae15adams pic.twitter.com/ 8joNiWomAK

Additionally, head coach Antonio Pierce seemed to like a social media post that suggested the wide receiver could be done with the Raiders:

Regardless of the contract situation, Adams is someone who can raise the ceiling for a team that needs the rest of the season.

His resume includes six Pro Bowl selections and three First-Team All-Pro nods. He also led the league in touchdown receptions in 2020 (18) and again in 2022 (14) and has five seasons with over 1,100 receiving yards.

Adams missed Las Vegas’ Week 4 win over the Cleveland Browns due to a hamstring injury, but he was solid in the first three games with 18 catches for 209 yards and one touchdown.

Maybe his next catch will come for another team.