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This season, it’s difficult to think of a club more disappointing than the New York Jets. They are 3-8, have dismissed general manager Joe Douglas and head coach Robert Saleh, and now quarterback Aaron Rodgers wants to play somewhere else in 2025, according to Dianna Russini of The Athletic.
The Jets haven’t been much of an improvement for wide receiver Davante Adams, who was struggling with the Las Vegas Raiders. His stay in New York is likewise probably going to be brief. Bleacher Report’s Alex Ballentine thinks the Jets should cut Adams during the offseason.
In a column published on November 21, Ballentine stated, “Admittedly, the Jets should be able to find at least some trade value for Adams, but his contract is going to be fairly hard to offload.” However, it might also be preferable for New York to just accept its losses and go on.
The Jets squad may undergo a whole makeover after Rodgers leaves, but it’s not like the 31-year-old can’t still contribute at a high level. It’s difficult to envision Adams being thrilled about staying for another rebuild after going through that with the Raiders. By removing him, the Jets would clear an incredible $30 million against the cap.
Why the Raiders would have been a better fit for Davante Adams
Adams argues that compared to the Raiders, he is happy with the Jets. Even though the squad isn’t winning at the moment, he thinks they have a greater chance than Las Vegas.
With the Raiders, Adams’ stats were superior, though. In New York, he is only averaging 55.6 receiving yards per game, compared to 69.6 in Las Vegas. He will be looking for a new contract because it is quite likely that his current one will be terminated in the winter.
He could have gotten a good deal in free agency and had an opportunity to improve his numbers if he had remained with the Raiders. He now has the appearance of an elderly wide receiver with diva tendencies. In the offseason, not many teams will want to sign up for that.
Where Will Adams Play in the Upcoming Season?
Adams, who will shortly turn 32, is a different player now than he was when he was selected to the First Team All-Pro three years in a row. He is unlikely to receive more than $15 million annually from any organization. He might be considering a salary that is more in line with DeAndre Hopkins’ $13 million annually.
Teams that want to add him should not be in short supply. It seems probable that he will like to play for a contender. He could be considered by teams like the Baltimore Ravens, Kansas City Chiefs, and Buffalo Bills.
