There may be significant offseason changes for the Las Vegas Raiders now that they are managed by a new front staff. For starters, even though Davante Adams wants to be with the squad and play for head coach Antonio Pierce, his future with them is currently all but uncertain.
Adams committed to the Raiders for the long haul, as seen by the five-year, $140 million contract he signed in 2022. The issue is that, with Tom Telesco taking over as general manager and the team reportedly looking to start over with Pierce, trades are always an option.
With the Raiders looking to retool in the offseason, it’s not a surprise why Adams is one of their best trade assets. And it won’t be a surprise if the team puts him on the trade block considering how valuable he is.
Having said that, he was listed as the Raiders’ top trade asset by the Bleacher Report scouting department, along with players like quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo and wide receiver Hunter Renfrow.
The Raiders stuck with Antonio Pierce to replace Josh McDaniels, but it still feels like a fresh start in Las Vegas. They brought in former Chargers general manager Tom Telesco to complete their leadership overhaul, and that could mean several players are on the block. Each of these three veterans were brought in by a previous regime.
Adams can still play at an elite level, but this is not what he signed up for when he got traded to the Raiders. College teammate Derek Carr is long gone, and while he might like Pierce, this is still a team with questions at quarterback. Hunter Renfrow was nearly traded at the deadline, according to reports, and Jimmy Garoppolo’s ties were to Josh McDaniels.
Adams finished the 2023 season with 103 receptions for 1144 yards and eight touchdowns. His numbers might be down, but it should be remembered that the Raiders’ QB situation wasn’t that good–with rookie Aidan O’Connell starting for the majority of the season after Garoppolo’s injury.
Having said that, a number of teams will line up for his services should the Raiders make him available.
