Following months of flirtation and speculation, a NY Jets-Davante Adams trade might finally be on the horizon. Adams officially requested a trade on Tuesday, and the Las Vegas Raiders are reportedly already gauging interest from inquiring teams.
One of those teams figures to be the Jets, who have made multiple attempts to trade for Adams over the last 18 months or so. This is the first time the Raiders are not only willing but eager to engage in trade talks.
The dream of reuniting Adams with Aaron Rodgers in Florham Park is more alive than ever, but there could be one potential hurdle. The Raiders' asking price might be a little steep.
ESPN's Adam Schefter is reporting that the Raiders have informed teams that they would "consider" trading Adams for a second-round pick plus additional compensation. That's a hefty price — one the Jets shouldn't pay.
NY Jets shouldn't meet Raiders' asking price for Davante Adams trade
Adams remains one of the best wide receivers in the NFL and is on pace for nearly 1,200 yards in a full 17-game season in 2024. However, he turns 32 years old in December and his contract situation and uncertain future limit his trade value.
Sports Illustrated's Albert Breer compared to the Adams situation to the trade that sent Keenan Allen to the Chicago Bears this past offseason. That trade netted the Los Angeles Chargers a fourth-round pick, and while Adams might be a little better than Allen, they are a similar age with similar contracts.
The Jets might need to pay more than a fourth-round pick to acquire Adams, but a second-round pick feels steep. The Athletic's Jeff Howe is reporting that the general consensus is that Adams could be traded for a third-round pick.
The Raiders are understandably starting high with their trade demands, but that doesn't mean any team is going to bite. That said, there will be no shortage of interested teams.
The Buffalo Bills, Baltimore Ravens, and Kansas City Chiefs are among the AFC contenders who should have interest in an Adams trade. That healthy trade market could boost Adams' value, especially if the acquiring team wants the Raiders to eat additional money.
Still, a second-round pick (plus additional compensation) is more than any team should be willing to pay for Adams at this stage. This is an initial asking price after all. The expectation is that it will come down.
The Jets will make a serious push to trade for Davante Adams, but it would be a surprise if Joe Douglas was willing to meet the Raiders' initial demands. He's desperate — not foolish.
