While speculation swirls about his future in Las Vegas, wide receiver Davante Adams said he’s committed to the Raiders and if he were to reunite with a former teammate it would be quarterback Aaron Rodgers.
Appearing on Shannon Sharpe’s “Club Shay Shay” podcast this week, Adams said that he’s “locked in” with the Raiders despite rampant trade rumors over the past year.
“I’m actively on the Raiders,” Adams told Sharpe. “What do I look like sitting here talking to other people about being on another team? And that’s how I still feel about it right now. I’m locked in with the Raiders, and I really feel good about this team, and as far as I know they feel good about me.
“If that ever changes, if that got to a point where they weren’t feeling the same way, I ain’t done playing, so obviously we would figure out whatever we needed to figure out.”
It’s been reported that the New York Jets tried to acquire the the three-time first-team All-Pro receiver but no trade ever materialized. That didn’t stop Rodgers from doing a bit of trolling at last week’s American Century Championship celebrity golf tournament last week in Lake Tahoe, Nevada by telling Vegas Sports Today, “I love Davante, I can’t wait to play with him … again.”
Rodgers’ comments led to another round of speculation about a possible move for the 31-year-old Adams, who’s entering his 11th NFL season.
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Adams’ agents then put out a statement, through ESPN’s Adam Schefter, denying that their client was about to be moved.
“This is baseless, unfounded speculation, and Davante is expected to be with the Raiders as there has been absolutely no trade talk — period,” read the statement from agents Kenny Chapman and Frank Bauer.
When asked by Sharpe if a trade between the Jets and Raiders was possible would he have been open to the move Adams said Rodgers would be the only player he’d be open to reunite with before adding he’s not seeking any sort of move right now.
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Publish date : 2024-07-18 14:52:14
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