For some time now, Davante Adams has been in the NFL. Following his initial eight seasons with the Green Bay Packers, Adams was traded to the Las Vegas Raiders before the 2023 season. However, there are rumblings of potential changes amid rumors of a trade before the upcoming season.
One scenario that has been discussed involves a potential return to the Green Bay Packers. When speaking on Shannon Sharpe’s Club Shay Shay podcast, Davante Adams dismissed the notion of rejoining Green Bay for reasons unrelated to football.
“For me, the quality of life is another piece to it. Having been in Green Bay and seeing my daughters can’t go outside after Halloween because of how cold it is. I got a picture of my daughter in November, she’s sitting there with her hand on the window staring outside of the play structure, looking like the saddest little girl in the whole world.”
He elaborates on prioritizing fatherhood over his professional commitments, expressing the difficulty of being apart from his children for three days a week. This suggests that running back Josh Jacobs’ efforts to persuade Adams to join him in Green Bay are unlikely to come to fruition.
Will Davante Adams get traded before the 2024 NFL season begins?
Trading away a player as talented as Davante Adams is always challenging. However, his contract is noteworthy as it is the final year before he is paid like the top receiver in the sport. The base salary for the next three years of Adams’ contract is outlined below.
- 2024: $16.89 million
- 2025: $35.64 million
- 2026: $35.64 million
Nevertheless, there is a concern regarding what the Las Vegas Raiders could receive in return, given the potential out in his contract after this season, which could allow the team to make him an unrestricted free agent before significant earnings.
The New York Jets have expressed interest in trading for Davante Adams this offseason and previously attempted to do so before last season’s trade deadline. Although the star receiver will turn 32 during the upcoming season and missed the Pro Bowl for the first time since 2016, signs of potential decline may be emerging.
Despite this, Adams remains an exceptional talent, making a trade plausible. However, teams must manage to fit his contract under the salary cap, which could pose challenges for the Jets but remains a possibility if necessary.
At present, the Las Vegas Raiders hold the advantage, and although Adams has not publicly requested a trade, indications seem to be pointing in that direction.
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