The Davante Adams trade saga has taken center stage in Las Vegas, overshadowing even the Raiders’ rocky 2-3 start to the 2024 season.
What seemed like a done deal just a week ago has now become a swirl of uncertainty.
Adam Schefter of ESPN recently dropped a bombshell, suggesting Adams might actually stick around with the Raiders.
While there’s interest from other teams, it’s not exactly setting the phone lines ablaze for the six-time Pro Bowler.
In a fluid and unpredictable situation that seems to change weekly, Davante Adams still could wind up staying with the Las Vegas Raiders rather than being traded, league sources told ESPN.https://t.co/jcTP3QUSsa
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 13, 2024
Schefter also highlighted that the holdup seems all about the price tag.
The Raiders are driving a hard bargain, demanding a second-round pick plus extras, and they’re not budging on Adams’ contract.
Their stance is clear: they won’t part with their three-time All-Pro receiver unless the offer knocks their socks off.
However, the update doesn’t necessarily mean that the trade talks have gone cold.
The Raiders are keeping their options open, with ongoing discussions with the New York Jets.
They’re also set to meet with the Pittsburgh Steelers, who conveniently happen to be in town for Sunday’s game.
And let’s not forget the Buffalo Bills and New Orleans Saints, who are sniffing around to see if Adams is truly on the market.
As the trade deadline looms, the buzz around Adams is only intensifying.
Will he stay or will he go? The Raiders seem content to play the waiting game, knowing they hold one of the NFL’s premier receivers.
It’s a high-stakes poker game, and the Raiders are playing their cards close to the chest.
For now, Adams remains in silver and black, but in the NFL, things can change in the blink of an eye.
