The Jets are hoping to catch a Hail Mary with Davante Adams.
The widespread expectation ever for the reason that Jets determined to maneuver on from quarterback Aaron Rodgers has been that parting methods with Adams — who compelled his method to the Jets in October through commerce — will likely be subsequent on the brand new regime’s to-do listing.
The simplest method to say goodbye is to chop Adams and soak up a $6.2 million useless cost on the wage cap in an effort to save barely greater than $32 million.
However NFL Community reported Sunday that the Jets are listening to commerce presents for Adams.
It could be very shocking if any staff took that bait contemplating that they might inherit Adams’ bloated $38.3 million salary-cap hit whereas surrendering draft capital.
If the Jets don’t discover a commerce accomplice, the expectation stays that Adams will likely be launched.
As a free agent, Adams doubtless would need to pair up for the third time in his profession with Rodgers, who has let or not it’s recognized that he can be interested by becoming a member of the Giants.
The Rodgers-Adams partnership transferring from one locker room at MetLife Stadium to the opposite would arrange an opportunity for revenge.
However Jets star receiver Garrett Wilson didn’t like enjoying second fiddle in that dynamic, and the Giants’ Malik Nabers would discover himself in an identical spot after a stellar rookie season.
There isn’t a doubt that the 32-year-old Adams nonetheless can play.
He totaled 85 catches for 1,063 yards — his sixth time clearing 1,000 yards since 2018 — and 7 touchdowns final season whereas enjoying three video games for the Raiders and 11 for the Jets.
However the Jets would possibly simply have to simply accept the sunk value of buying and selling a third-round decide (No. 73 general) within the 2025 draft to hire Adams for half the season.
Normal supervisor Darren Mougey mentioned final Tuesday the Jets “have a plan” for resolving the Adams “difficulty.”
The plan doubtless will likely be resolved throughout the subsequent week as a result of free agent spending opens March 10.
