Davante Adams is now among the players facing an uncertain future, much like Aaron Rodgers. However, his situation appears even more uncertain following the Jets’ latest move regarding his status with the franchise.
The New York Jets understand they need to make key adjustments ahead of the 2025 season, including critical roster decisions. With Aaron Rodgers set to leave the franchise soon, the team has now reportedly taken a major step regarding Davante Adams as well.
According to Ian Rapoport, the Jets have started listening to trade offers for Adams. “The Jets are now taking calls on star WR Davante Adams, open to trading him prior to the start of the league year. No surprise with his $38.2M cap number,” Rapoport wrote on X.
However, moving on from Adams won’t be easy. If the Jets are unable to find a trade partner, they will have no choice but to release him. Rapoport further explained, “If they can’t get a deal, they are expected to release Adams, who could rejoin QB Aaron Rodgers with a new team.”
Adams still had two years remaining on his contract with the Jets, and he was expected to play in the 2025 and 2026 seasons. However, before the upcoming season, his contract includes a ‘potential out’ option, which the club may exercise if they do not receive any offers for him.
Aaron Rodgers #8 and Davante Adams #17 of the New York Jets leave the field after beating the Miami Dolphins 32-20 at MetLife Stadium on January 05, 2025 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
Adams’ Short Stint with the Jets
Last season was quite tough for Adams. With the Jets, he played only 11 games, but during the early weeks of the season, he played 3 games for the Raiders. With the Jets, he scored a total of 7 touchdowns thanks to Aaron Rodgers’ excellent passes.
Combining his stats from both teams, it’s safe to say he had another NFL season with over a thousand yards, totaling 1,063. However, it was the lowest in that category for him in the last five years, where he had been averaging 1,389 yards per season.
