Tag: Davante Adams

Dec 31, 2023; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) celebrates his touchdown in the second half against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports

Raiders WR Davante Adams: No desire to be traded

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Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams wants to be in Las Vegas, and insists he’d be gone by now if he had any desire to be traded.

“If I wanted to be gone, I’d be gone by now. This is where I want to be,” Adams said at his football camp Sunday, according to multiple reports.

New general manager Tom Telesco told reporters at the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine there was no plan to part with Adams.

“He’s a Raider,” Telesco said in Indianapolis.

Adams, 31, was linked to a reunion with former Green Bay Packers teammate Aaron Rodgers with the New York Jets.

Adams said in February he was excited instead to be back with new Raiders offensive coordinator Luke Getsy. The two got to know each other when Adams entered the NFL in 2014 and Getsy was the Packers’ offensive quality control coach.

“He’s the type of coach that’s open-minded … he’s going to be open to hearing things from the veteran players that know how this thing works and the best way to do things,” Adams said at the time.

Adams had 103 catches for 1,144 yards and eight touchdowns in 17 games last season.

A six-time Pro Bowl selection, Adams has 872 catches for 10,781 yards and 95 touchdowns in 150 career games (143 starts) with the Packers (2014-21) and Raiders.

Telesco, 51, led the San Diego/Los Angeles Chargers’ front office from 2013-23 before the franchise dismissed both him and coach Brandon Staley after a disastrous 63-21 loss in Week 15 — to the rival Raiders.

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Jan 7, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) makes a catch against Denver Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II (2) during the second quarter at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports

Raiders GM shuts down trade rumors involving Davante Adams

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Three-time All-Pro wide receiver Davante Adams is remaining with the Las Vegas Raiders, new general manager Tom Telesco told reporters on Tuesday at the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis.

“He’s a Raider,” Telesco said.

Adams, 31, reportedly had been linked to a reunion with former Green Bay Packers teammate Aaron Rodgers with the New York Jets.

Adams, however, told ESPN earlier this month that it was “definitely exciting” to work with new Raiders offensive coordinator Luke Getsy. The two got to know each other when Adams entered the NFL in 2014 and Getsy was the Packers’ offensive quality control coach.

“He’s the type of coach that’s open-minded … he’s going to be open to hearing things from the veteran players that know how this thing works and the best way to do things,” Adams said at the time.

Adams had 103 catches for 1,144 yards and eight touchdowns in 17 games last season.

A six-time Pro Bowl selection, Adams has 872 catches for 10,781 yards and 95 touchdowns in 150 career games (143 starts) with the Packers (2014-21) and Raiders.

Telesco, 51, led the San Diego/Los Angeles Chargers’ front office from 2013-23 before the franchise dismissed both him and coach Brandon Staley after a disastrous 63-21 loss in Week 15 — to the rival Raiders.

During Telesco’s tenure as GM, the Chargers made the playoffs just three times in 11 seasons and never got past the divisional round, despite working with quarterbacks Philip Rivers and Justin Herbert. The Chargers went 84-92 during his tenure.

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Jan 22, 2022; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) and wide receiver Davante Adams (17) in action against the San Francisco 49ers during a NFC Divisional playoff football game at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports

Report: Jets to pursue WR Davante Adams in offseason trade

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The New York Jets once again will inquire about reuniting three-time All-Pro wide receiver Davante Adams with Aaron Rodgers during the offseason, ESPN reported Sunday.

The Jets reportedly talked with the Las Vegas Raiders about acquiring Adams prior to last month’s trade deadline.

Adams, who turns 31 on Dec. 24, played eight seasons with Rodgers during his time with the Green Bay Packers.

Adams erupted for 100 catches for 1,516 yards and a league-leading 14 receiving touchdowns during his first season with Las Vegas in 2022, but he has expressed frustration with his role in the Raiders’ offense this season. He has just 57 receptions for 659 yards and three scores in 2023.

A six-time Pro Bowl selection, Adams has 826 catches for 10,296 yards and 90 touchdowns in 143 career games with the Packers (2014-21) and Raiders.

Rodgers, who turns 40 on Dec. 2, is attempting to come back from a ruptured Achilles and is targeting a mid-December return. The four-time NFL MVP sustained the injury in the season opener against the Buffalo Bills.

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Oct 22, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) drops a pass in the end zone in the fourth quarter against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Sabau-USA TODAY Sports

Report: Jets called Raiders about WR Davante Adams

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The New York Jets made a call to the Las Vegas Raiders ahead of Tuesday’s trade deadline in an attempt to acquire star wide receiver Davante Adams, ESPN reported Saturday night.

A deal bringing Adams to New York would reunite the six-time Pro Bowl selection with longtime quarterback Aaron Rodgers, whom he played with in Green Bay for eight seasons. Rodgers is in his first season with the Jets but is currently sidelined with a torn ACL.

New York discussed a deal for Adams during the offseason, per ESPN, which also reported that Las Vegas was keen on holding onto Adams in the wake of coach Josh McDaniels and general manager Dave Ziegler being fired.

Adams, 30, expressed frustration last month regarding his role in the Raiders’ offense. He has 47 receptions for 539 yards and three touchdowns in eight games this season.

Las Vegas will be mixing things up under center, though, as rookie Aidan O’Connell is set to start Sunday’s game against the visiting New York Giants.

The Jets will get to see their desired trade target up close in Week 10, as they are scheduled to visit Adams and the Raiders next Sunday.

Las Vegas is 3-5, while the Jets are 4-3.

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Oct 9, 2023; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) is pursued by Green Bay Packers linebacker Preston Smith (91) in the second half at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Report: Raiders say they’re not interested in trading Davante Adams

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Star wide receiver Davante Adams, who has voiced his frustration with his limited role in the Las Vegas Raiders’ offense, isn’t going to be traded, according to a report in ESPN on Saturday.

Citing unnamed league sources, the report said the Raiders are telling other teams they’re not interested in dealing the six-time Pro Bowl receiver and three-time All-Pro, who is in his 10th season in the NFL and second with Las Vegas.

Adams has 39 receptions for 471 yards and three touchdowns in 2023. But 25 of those receptions and all three touchdowns came in the first three games. He has been targeted just nine times in the last two games, although the Raiders won both games, over Green Bay and New England.

“Y’all should know who I am, know what I’m about at this point … when you’re a player like me, mentally, my benchmark is not wins and losses — it’s greatness. So when I go out there, I expect to be able to have that ability to put that on tape and have an influence on the game. That’s my purpose for being here. I’m not here just to hang out; I came here to win and to do it the right way,” Adams said this week.

In 139 games, Adams has 808 receptions for 10,108 yards and 90 touchdowns. He scored 18 touchdowns in 2020 and racked up 1,553 yards in 2021, both during his eight years with the Packers.

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Sep 17, 2023; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) runs for the end zone to score a touchdown in the first quarter against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports

Report: Raiders’ Davante Adams ready to face Packers

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Las Vegas Raiders star Davante Adams will take the field Monday night against his former team, NFL Network reported.

The All-Pro receiver has barely practiced since sustaining a shoulder injury in Week 4 and is officially listed as questionable to face the visiting Green Bay Packers (2-2).

Adams, 30, played his first eight seasons with the Packers (2014-21) before being traded to the Raiders ahead of the 2022 campaign.

Adams leads the Raiders (1-3) with 33 receptions for 397 yards and three touchdowns through four games. He was a limited participant in Saturday’s practice.

The six-time Pro Bowl selection has 802 catches for 10,034 yards and 90 touchdowns in 137 games (130 starts).

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Sep 10, 2023; Denver, Colorado, USA; Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) reacts following the win over the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

Raiders’ Davante Adams ‘good’ after hit, Jakobi Meyers improving

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Las Vegas Raiders coach Josh McDaniels deemed star wide receiver Davante Adams “good” after he was on the receiving end of a helmet-to-helmet hit late in Sunday’s game.

After their 38-10 loss to the Buffalo Bills, the Raiders said Adams was being evaluated for a concussion after being drilled by Bills safety Taylor Rapp.

The Raiders were already playing without their No. 2 wide receiver, Jakobi Meyers, who entered concussion protocol after a hit to the head from the Denver Broncos’ Kareem Jackson in Week 1. McDaniels said Meyers remains in the protocol but is improving.

“Tae’s (Adams) good, Jakobi’s headed in the right direction,” McDaniels told reporters Monday.

Adams’ injury occurred on Las Vegas’ final drive of the game against the Bills. Rapp was flagged for unnecessary roughness on the play, and Adams was slow to get up before heading to the medical tent for evaluation.

Through his first two games of the season, Adams has 12 catches for 150 yards and a TD. He is in his second season with the Raiders after spending the first eight years of his NFL career with the Green Bay Packers.

Meyers signed with the Raiders this year after spending his first four NFL campaigns with the New England Patriots. He had nine receptions for 81 yards and two touchdowns in his team debut before exiting the Broncos game with his concussion.

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Sep 17, 2023; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) runs for the end zone to score a touchdown in the first quarter against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports

Raiders WR Davante Adams hurt on helmet-to-helmet hit vs. Bills

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Las Vegas Raiders star wide receiver Davante Adams exited Sunday’s 38-10 loss to the Buffalo Bills late in the fourth quarter after taking a helmet-to-helmet hit.

The team said Adams is being evaluated for a concussion.

On Las Vegas’ final drive of the game, Jimmy Garoppolo threw a pass deep down the middle to Adams, who was drilled by Bills safety Taylor Rapp.

Rapp was flagged for unnecessary roughness on the play, which occurred with 3:02 left in the fourth.

Adams was slow to get up before heading to the medical tent for further evaluation. He was then taken to the locker room, finishing his day with six catches for a team-high 84 yards and a touchdown.

Adams missed Wednesday’s practice due to a foot injury, but he was a full participant during sessions on Thursday and Friday.

Through his first two games of the season, Adams has 12 catches for 150 yards and a TD. He is in his second season with the Raiders after spending the first eight years of his NFL career with the Green Bay Packers.

Las Vegas is 1-1 on the season.

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Jul 26, 2023; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) runs a drill during training camp at the Intermountain Health Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Candice Ward-USA TODAY Sports

Raiders’ Davante Adams ‘ready to roll’ after injury scare

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Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams returned to practice on Wednesday following last week’s injury scare.

The three-time All-Pro absorbed a hit to his right leg during Friday’s joint practice with the San Francisco 49ers.

Adams, 30, was examined by trainers before leaving the field under his own power, albeit with a noticeable limp.

Raiders head coach Josh McDaniels said Adams was “ready to roll” for Wednesday’s joint practice with the host Los Angeles Rams.

McDaniels also said wide receiver Hunter Renfrow and rookie tight end Michael Mayer will return to the field this week.

“I think you’ll see them a little bit today working back in and doing some things,” McDaniels said. “Again, we’re just trying to take … the right steps with each guy so that we can get them back healthy and ready to go when they’re ready to go.”

Adams tallied 100 catches for 1,516 yards and a league-leading 14 touchdowns in 17 games in his first season with Las Vegas in 2022.

The six-time Pro Bowl selection has 769 receptions for 9,637 yards with 87 touchdowns in 133 career games (126 starts) with the Green Bay Packers (2014-21) and Raiders.

The Raiders will practice with the Rams again Thursday before they face off in a preseason game at SoFi Stadium on Saturday night.

–Field Level Media