Former Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams has been the subject of trade rumors ever since he starting suiting up for the Las Vegas Raiders. Aside from his family, Derek Carr was one of the biggest reasons he chose to go out west.
When the quarterback he wanted to play for left town along with immediate Super Bowl expectations, many thought the 31-year-old wide receiver would ask to finish his career elsewhere.
Now those reports are picking up steam again.
Former Green Bay Packers Wide Receiver Davante Adams Once Again Subject To Trade Rumors
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Las Vegas Raiders superstar wide receiver Davante Adams has been the subject of trade rumors over the past year, even though he’s made it clear that he’s content where he is.
Many wondered if Davante Adams would be traded amid a frustrating season for the Raiders. He expressed his frustration with the club numerous times, but a strong finish (5-4 under Antonio Pierce) cooled down trade speculation.
If the Raiders get off to another sluggish start in 2024, however, new GM Tom Telesco may feel inclined to trade Adams for future assets. And if the future Hall of Famer hits the trade block, there won’t be a shortage of teams interested in his services.
Bleacher Report’s Gary Davenport compiled a list of eight blockbuster trade ideas. One of those proposals has Las Vegas dealing Davante Adams to the Los Angeles Rams in exchange for a 2025 first-round pick:
“The Rams admittedly don’t really need Adams—Puka Nacua was a revelation as a rookie, breaking a 60-year-old record for receiving yards by a first-year player. Cooper Kupp has struggled with injuries the past two seasons, but in 2021 he won the receiving “Triple Crown” –leading the NFL in receptions, yards and receiving scores.
Adding Adams to that mix would give Matthew Stafford the most dangerous trio of wide receivers in the league….Want to seriously threaten a loaded San Francisco 49ers team in the NFC West in 2024? This is the kind of move it’s going to take.”
Rams GM Les Snead has traded first-round picks for veteran stars like Jalen Ramsey, Matthew Stafford and Brandin Cooks. The first two played pivotal roles in helping Los Angeles win Super Bowl 56 three seasons ago, so it makes sense for LA to consider another blockbuster trade for a big-named veteran.
Despite lackluster quarterback play in Vegas last year, Davante Adams managed to compile 103 receptions for 1,144 yards and eight touchdowns. For his career, the 31-year-old has 872 receptions for 10,781 yards and 95 touchdowns.
Would Adams Ever Be Traded To The Los Angeles Rams?
In 2024, Antonio Pierce will become the official head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders, and general manager Tom Telesco will take over as the team’s chief personnel decision-maker.
Their approach to the roster will be different from that of Josh McDaniels and Dave Ziegler. There’s reason to be optimistic after the team finished strong last season under Pierce.
Among the crucial decisions they will have to make is what to do with Davante Adams. Despite being one of the best in the game, the Raiders don’t necessarily have the best quarterback situation right now, and he could still fetch quite a bit in trade.
If this is the direction the Raiders want to go in, expect multiple contending teams to at least reach out to see what the asking price would be.
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