Jets Make a Bold Move by Trading for Davante Adams

Jets Make a Bold Move

The Jets have acquired WR Davante Adams from the Raiders in exchange for a 2025 conditional third-round pick.

Adams' Impressive Record

Adams (6-1, 215) is a three-time first-team All-Pro and a six-time Pro Bowler. He has recorded 18 receptions, 208 yards, and 1 touchdown in three games for Las Vegas this season. The former Green Bay Packer and Fresno State product was selected in the second round (No. 53 overall) in the 2014 NFL Draft. He played with Jets QB Aaron Rodgers from 2014-21.

Historic Pairing with Rodgers

In their eight seasons together, Rodgers and Adams combined for 669 receptions, 8,121 yards, and 73 touchdowns. Adams led the NFL with 18 touchdowns and 98.1 yards per game in 2020, as Rodgers claimed his MVP. In 2021, Adams achieved career highs with 123 receptions and 1,553 receiving yards while registering 11 touchdowns.

Rodgers' Comments on Adams

“I don't know how much I can say about it, there's tampering, but I still have a close friendship with him,” said Rodgers before the Jets-Vikings contest in Week 5. “He’s a great guy and a great player, and the rest of that is out of my hands.”

Adams' Career Stats

From his first Pro Bowl nod in 2017 to his last season with the Packers in 2021, Adams led the NFL with 6,195 receiving yards and 57 touchdowns. He ranked No. 2 with 731 targets and 506 receptions.

Adams' Performance with the Raiders

Acquired by the Raiders from the Packers on March 17, 2022, Adams had 100 catches for 1,516 receiving yards (15.2) and 14 touchdowns in his first season. Then in 2022, Adams improved his reception total to 103 for 1,144 yards (11.1 yds./rec) with 8 touchdowns.

A New Era for Jets' Offense

Adams joins a talented Jets receiving corps, which is headlined by Garrett Wilson, and includes Allen Lazard, another Packers teammate from 2018-21, and Mike Williams.