It appears inevitable that the Las Vegas Raiders will trade Davante Adams. The team seems willing to accommodate the star wide receiver’s request for a trade.If they can’t get a good deal, they won’t rush a trade, though. The Raiders are rumoured to be interested in a second-round pick, but if they want to contend this year, they might prefer to get a player in exchange.
Given his relationship with head coach Antonio Pierce, Brandon Aiyuk appears to be the most sensible choice among the two pricey wide receivers the San Francisco 49ers have in Las Vegas. Still, Sports Illustrated’s Grant Cohn suggested trading Adams for Deebo Samuel.
Which pulls Samuel back into focus. Long-term financial stability for the 49ers will be a major challenge for both him and Aiyuk, according to Cohn’s analysis from October 3. The 49ers may need to move Samuel in the upcoming season, according to a lot of rumours.
“So why not trade him for Adams, a better wide receiver, right now? Adams has two more seasons left on his contract after 2024, after which they can either release him or keep him for another year.
This seems like a fantastic trade for the 49ers to make. Although Samuel has a lot of skill, his upside is limited by his poor route running abilities and tendency to get injured. Despite only having 27 rushing yards this season, Samuel’s ability to make plays in the running game is what earned him an All-Pro player.
Since Samuel is a very skilled player, having him on the team would lessen the blow of Adams’ departure. Nevertheless, the 49ers would have to increase pay. Although Samuel’s contract isn’t ideal, it won’t require a significant commitment because it expires after the 2025 season. For the Raiders, Samuel and a fourth-round selection for Adams could be sufficient.
Although Raiders owner Mark Davis usually stays out of personnel affairs, it’s difficult to stay neutral when one of the team’s stars asks for a trade. One of the NFL’s top stars, Adams plays a significant role in the marketing of Las Vegas.Adam Schefter of ESPN claims that Davis won’t approve a deal unless the trade compensation is substantial.
In a column published on October 5, Schefter stated, “According to league sources, the Raiders have informed interested teams that team owner Mark Davis will not accept anything less than a second-round draft pick in return for Adams, along with additional compensation that could be in the form of a draft pick or a player.”
Though they are hardly the only teams interested in the three-time All-Pro, the New York Jets and New Orleans Saints are seen as the two favourites to sign Adams. According to insiders, the Pittsburgh Steelers, Buffalo Bills, and Baltimore Ravens are also keeping an eye on Adams’ situation and may enter it.
