Updates on Davante Adams’ Potential Trade Scenarios

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 Jugo Mobile is tracking the latest rumors on the Raiders wide receiver. 

Davante Adams trade rumors tracker

Adams dealing with ‘real’ hamstring injury

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. 

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