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With the New York Jets informing Aaron Rodgers that they’re going in a new direction at quarterback, star wide receiver Davante Adams is a safe bet to depart as well.
The Jets announced last week that they’re moving on from Rodgers, who will either be traded or outright released. That signals the start of a rebuild, so it’s hard to envision them keeping a 32-year-old wide receiver who should be keen on a fresh start elsewhere.
New York acquired Davante Adams in a midseason trade with the Las Vegas Raiders, hoping Rodgers’ longtime teammate in Green Bay would give the offense a boost. He caught 67 passes for 854 yards and seven touchdowns in 11 games, but Adams and Rodgers alone weren’t enough to revive the Jets.
AARON RODGERS TO DAVANTE ADAMS FOR THE 71-YARD TD TO TAKE THE LEAD 😱
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pic.twitter.com/Fn1FvWGG95— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) December 15, 2024
Assuming Adams hits the trade block, there shouldn’t be a shortage of teams interested in his services. But perhaps no team could use the six-time Pro Bowler more than Jerry Jones’ Dallas Cowboys, who are looking to rebound from a disappointing 2024 campaign of their own (a 7-10 finish).
Jones promised that Dallas would have an “all-in” approach to the offseason last year. He didn’t make a single blockbuster move to improve the roster, but it’s not too late to make up for past mistakes.
Dallas’ problem for three years now has been the lack of a stud No. 2 receiver to help the Dak Prescott-CeeDee Lamb connection. Bring in a future Hall of Famer like Davante Adams, however, and Dallas would have arguably the best receiving tandem in football.
The Jets would probably be happy to release Adams if they couldn’t find a trade partner, so the asking price shouldn’t be too high.
Dallas should offer New York a 2025 fifth-round pick and a conditional 2026 fourth-round pick that can become a third-rounder depending on Adams’ performance. At worst, Jones would be giving up two mid-round selections for a future Hall of Famer who should produce at a Pro Bowl level for at least two more seasons.
