The Green Bay Packers’ decision to move on All-Pro wide receiver Davante Adams during the 2022 off-season came as a shock at the time. The Packers had been working on extending Adams, however, those contract talks broke down near the end.
His time with the Las Vegas Raiders has been tumultuous to say the least. So much so that trade rumors have not died down whatsoever. Now there is a whole new team in the mix that may target the 31-year-old wide receiver.
Whole New Team Enters The Race For Former Green Bay Packers Wide Receiver Davante Adams
According to Sports Illustrated’s Noah Strackbein:
The Pittsburgh Steelers are expected to make a blockbuster swing this offseason, looking to bring in one final piece to their offense with a massive wide receiver trade. According to NFL insider Jason La Confora, Pittsburgh is looking at two names they’d like to make offers for.
Appearing on Fox Sports’ Jason Smith Show, La Canfora said he expects the Steelers to shoot big for a wide receiver, aiming for either San Francisco 49ers All-Pro Brandon Aiyuk or Las Vegas Raiders superstar Davante Adams.
“The Steelers are going to get another receiver,” La Canfora said. “Whether it’s [Brandon Aiyuk], whether it’s the Davante Adams scenario down the road. Whether it’s something else. I know they’ve budgeted in a way that they feel like they can execute one more big swing there.”
The Steelers have been linked to Aiyuk throughout the offseason, with them remaining the favorites for the wideout if the 49ers do decide to trade him. As for Adams, there were rumors floating around earilier in the spring about the possibility, but nothing seemed real.
Well, maybe it is. For now, Adams remains with the Raiders and there is plenty of talk about him leaving, but most of it surrounds the New York Jets and joining Aaron Rodgers. If Pittsburgh was to try and make a splash move, they’d likely have to overcome New York’s attempt.
Raiders officials have insisted that Adams will not be traded. It is important to remember, however, that front offices say things like that all the time. They are responsible for making their Super Stars feel wanted and supported. However, if a trade offer comes along that is “too good to pass up,” don’t be surprised if they take advantage.
With the Raiders not expected to contend for the Super Bowl anytime soon, getting multiple premium draft picks for an aging superstar might be the right move for them.
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