The Las Vegas Raiders faced a notable absence in Week 4 as star wide receiver Davante Adams sat out the game against the Cleveland Browns due to a hamstring injury.
However, recent developments suggest that Adams’ future with the team might be in flux beyond his current injury.
Reports have emerged indicating that Adams prefers to be traded, likely signaling the end of his tenure with the Raiders.
With his injury likely to keep him sidelined for Week 5, speculation is mounting about what might transpire before Week 6.
Dianna Russini of The Athletic has confirmed the legitimacy of Adams’ injury, reporting that the Raiders are informing potential trade partners that the wideout is expected to sit out again but could return soon after.
“I’ve been told this is a real injury. He is expected to miss this week, but could be back next week if there are no snags,” Russini wrote on X.
Teams having conversations with the Raiders about Davante Adams have been informed his hamstring injury is expected to keep him sidelined 1-2 weeks. I’ve been told this is a real injury. He is expected to miss this week, but could be back next week if there are no snags.
— Dianna Russini (@DMRussini) October 2, 2024
Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce also addressed the situation, stating that Adams is recovering from his injury and rehabbing at the team facility.
However, Pierce did not provide specifics on Adams’ practice status for the upcoming days.
The relationship between Adams and the Raiders appears to have deteriorated rapidly, particularly after Pierce’s critical comments about player effort following a Week 3 loss to the Carolina Panthers.
Pierce hinted at potential “business decisions” in the wake of that defeat.
Adding fuel to the speculation, Pierce liked a social media post suggesting that Adams may have already played his final game for Las Vegas after sitting out the Week 4 victory against Cleveland.
As trade rumors intensify, the New York Jets look to have emerged as a front runner for Adams’ services, given his connection to former Green Bay Packers teammate Aaron Rodgers.
The New Orleans Saints are also considered a potential destination, with Derek Carr’s history with the Raiders adding an intriguing element to the mix.
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