Davante Adams trade talks: What you need to know
All the updates on the Davante Adams’ trade request in one place
Contributors:
The Las Vegas Raiders have decided to listen to trade offers for superstar wide receiver Davante Adams, who has told the team he would prefer to be traded. Here is your place to get all the updates on possible trade destinations and developments leading up to the November 5 NFL trade deadline.
Why Davante Adams wants to be traded
It just didn’t work in Las Vegas. He hasn’t had solid quarterback play since his friend Derek Carr was released and the team hasn’t won consistently.
Why the Raiders want to trade Davante Adams
They probably don’t, but realize he’s not happy and trading him can help get draft pick ammo to help get the quarterback of the future.
What Davante Adams would bring to a team that trades for him
Adams is still an elite wide receiver, and he can be a difference maker down the stretch for a playoff contender.
We will update everything below in reverse chronological order:
October 2 Davante Adams updates
7:49 a.m.: Some teams have already deemed Raiders’ trade demands too much.
7:12 a.m.: The New York Jets and the New Orleans Saints are at the top of Adams’ wish list. They are quarterbacked by his two former quarterbacks Aaron Rodgers and Derek Carr. The Kansas City Chiefs aren’t expected to be an option.
6:51 a.m.: The Pittsburgh Steelers are interested in making a move for Davante Adams.
6:39 a.m.: The New York Jets and Dallas Cowboys are among the teams monitoring a Davante Adams trade. The Raiders want to wait until they get their price, while Adams wants out now. So, buckle in.