Kay Adams and Davante Adams (Photo via @UpAndAdamsShow X)
After many trade rumors surrounding Davante Adams, the wide receiver was finally dealt to the New York Jets to reunite with former teammate Aaron Rodgers.
Of course, when a player of his caliber is believed to be on the trade block, many teams will call to check in and make offers.
One team rumored to be in the mix was the Kansas City Chiefs after suffering big losses like Rashee Rice and Hollywood Brown to season-ending injuries.
While appearing on the “Up And Adams Show”, Davante discussed some teams interested in a trade.
Kay Adams then asked him if the Chiefs were in the mix. Davante quickly responded, “Negative”
Davante Adams tells @UpAndAdamsShow that the #Chiefs were NOT on his list of preferred landing spots… wow 👀 pic.twitter.com/mDQXWizPda
— JPAFootball (@jasrifootball) October 17, 2024
That comes as a big surprise, considering Kansas City needs a top-tier wide receiver, considering the team is in the bottom half of the league in offensive receiving yards.
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Of course, they likely would have needed to offer a package much better than the Jets for the Raiders to even consider giving up one of their best players to a division rival.
The Raiders certainly aren’t in the position to be handing the Chiefs such an amazing upper hand that would immediately solidify their chances of making the Super Bowl.
Davante Adams Has Seemingly Healed From Previous Injury
With the Raiders, Adams had been dealing with a hamstring injury that sidelined him for multiple weeks.
However, after getting tarded to New York, the injury has seemingly been healed as he is set to make his debut for his new team Sunday night against the Steelers, according to Adam Schefter.
The Jets need it, too, after getting off to a rough 2-4 start and being third in the AFC East. A complete turnaround will be needed if the Jets want to even consider making a playoff push.
VIDEO: Davante Adams Breaks His Silence On Blockbuster Trade To Jets By Making Surprise Appearance On “The Pat McAfee Show” Alongside Aaron Rodgers
Davante Adams and Aaron Rodgers (Photo via “The Pat McAfee Show”)
Davante Adams found a crafty and hysterical way to break the silence on his trade to the New York Jets this morning.
On Tuesday, news broke that the Las Vegas Raiders traded Davante Adams to the Jets for a conditional third-round draft selection that can become a second. The deal reunites the All-Pro wide receiver with quarterback Aaron Rodgers, Adams’ teammate in Green Bay from 2014 to 2021.
The trade was being discussed during Rodgers’ weekly appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show” today. Then, unexpectedly, Adams shocked McAfee and the audience by appearing right behind Rodgers.
“We’re back man, we’re back,” an enthused Adams told McAfee.
Two weeks ago, it was reported that Davante Adams had requested a trade from the Raiders amid reports that he was unhappy with the organization. Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce was even caught “liking” an Instagram post about the 31-year-old possibly playing his last game for the organization.
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The Jets fell 23-20 to the Buffalo Bills on Monday night and are now 2-4, albeit only one game out of the final wild card spot in the AFC. Adams has missed the last three weeks with a hamstring injury, and it remains to be seen if he can play against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 7.
In his final three games as a Raider, Adams caught 18 passes for 209 yards and one touchdown. The six-time Pro Bowler has 890 career receptions for 10,990 yards and 96 touchdowns.
Davante Adams Is What The Jets Needed
The Jets offense has not come as advertised, with Rodgers still yet to post a 300-yard game with his new team. Running back Breece Hall and wide receiver Garrett Wilson had largely underperformed up until their strong Week 6 outings against Buffalo.
But with Rodgers’ greatest wide receiver ever making his way to New York, the 2-4 Jets suddenly have hope again.
