A blockbuster trade proposal has the Las Vegas Raiders sending superstar wide receiver Davante Adams to a top NFC contender in a move that would drastically shake up the race for Super Bowl 59.
Davante Adams, in his third season with the Raiders, has been the subject of trade rumors for over a year. He publicly expressed his frustration with the team on numerous occasions last season, and many folks can’t help but envision the idea of him reuniting with old friend Aaron Rodgers on the New York Jets.
The Raiders are 1-1 following a potential season-saving road win over the Baltimore Ravens in Week 2. But if they’re out of the playoff race leading up to the trade deadline, GM Tom Telesco may place his top offensive weapon on the trade block.
Ian Valentino of The 33rd Team proposed a blockbuster trade proposal that has the Raiders sending Davante Adams to the Detroit Lions in exchange for fellow wide receiver Jameson Williams and a 2025 second-round pick:
“We need to save Adams from playing in Vegas for another year, and Detroit’s explosive offense is the best way to maximize the rest of his career.
Detroit’s cap situation is healthy enough to absorb Adams’ $16 million base salary right now, and then minor trimming in the future makes this a palatable deal. He has $0 in guarantees beyond this season, so a restructuring could also make his contract more favorable.
In return, the Raiders clear off $17.5 million in 2024, then more than $36 million in 2025 and 2026. Taking a flier on Jameson Williams is what gets this deal across the finish line.”
