Raiders Trade Davante Adams to Jets, Reuniting Him with Aaron Rodgers
In a surprising midseason move, the Las Vegas Raiders have traded All-Pro wide receiver Davante Adams to the New York Jets. The trade, confirmed Tuesday, sends Adams to New York in exchange for a conditional third-round draft pick that could upgrade to a second-rounder based on Adams' performance. If he earns a first- or second-team All-Pro spot or remains active for the AFC Championship or Super Bowl, the pick improves. The Jets are hopeful that Adams' arrival will help turn their season around, especially after a tough 23-20 loss to the Buffalo Bills.
The trade reunites Adams with his former Green Bay Packers quarterback, Aaron Rodgers. The duo had great success in Green Bay, and fans are eager to see if they can rekindle that magic in New York. With Rodgers struggling to connect with his current receivers, bringing in a familiar face like Adams could provide the stability and firepower needed for the Jets' offense. Adams missed his last three games with the Raiders due to a hamstring injury, but he's expected to make his Jets debut on Sunday against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
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Adams, who signed a five-year, $140 million contract with Las Vegas in 2022, has also agreed to restructure his deal with the Jets to reduce his salary cap hit. Initially set at $11.59 million, Adams’ cap hit has now been reduced to $3.21 million for the remainder of the season, giving the Jets more flexibility. Discussions about his long-term future with New York are expected to take place during the offseason.
This trade marks the end of a rocky tenure for Adams in Las Vegas. After being traded to the Raiders in 2022 and reuniting with his college quarterback Derek Carr, the team struggled to find success, finishing 6-11. Carr was eventually released, and the Raiders' offense has continued to falter this season. With a 2-4 record and an offense ranked 27th in the league, the Raiders decided it was time to move on from their star receiver.
For the Jets, this trade signals a bold move to salvage their season. After losing three straight games, they fired head coach Robert Saleh and brought in interim coach Jeff Ulbrich. With Rodgers’ public criticisms of the offense, particularly the receivers' execution, Adams’ arrival is a much-needed boost. Whether this trade will be enough to turn the Jets’ fortunes around remains to be seen, but the reunion of Rodgers and Adams is sure to bring excitement to New York.
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