Tag: Davante Adams

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

Raiders WR Davante Adams exits practice with injury

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Las Vegas Raiders star wide receiver Davante Adams exited Friday’s joint practice with the San Francisco 49ers with an apparent right leg injury.

Adams absorbed a hit from 49ers cornerback Charvarius Ward on the first play of 11-on-11 drills and remained on the field for several moments. Adams was examined by trainers before leaving the field under his own power, albeit with a noticeable limp.

The severity of the injury was not immediately known.

Adams, 30, recorded 100 catches for 1,516 yards and a league-leading 14 touchdowns in 17 games in his first season with Las Vegas in 2022.

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

–Field Level Media

Dec 4, 2022; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders receiver Davante Adams gestures after the game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium. The Raiders defeated the Chargers 27-20. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Assault charge against Raiders WR Davante Adams dropped

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Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams is no longer facing a misdemeanor assault charge for shoving a cameraman after his team’s road game last season against the Kansas City Chiefs.

A spokesperson for the Kansas City municipal court told The Kansas City Star on Friday that a prosecutor had dismissed the charge, and that the case was closed.

The man, identified by police as Ryan Zebley, was a University of Missouri-Kansas City student working with a local production company that was helping ESPN cover the Oct. 10 “Monday Night Football” game.

The Chiefs won 30-29, and as Adams was leaving the field, he pushed Zebley to the ground as they crossed paths, which was caught by TV cameras. Per reports, Zebley sustained “whiplash, a headache and a possible concussion” from the incident.

“He ran and jumped in front of me coming off the field and I bumped into him and kind of pushed him, and he ended up on the ground,” Adams said after the game. “So I want to say sorry to him for that because that was just frustration mixed with him literally just running in front of me. I shouldn’t have responded that way, but that’s how I initially responded so I want to apologize to him for that.”

Zebley has filed a civil lawsuit against Adams, the Raiders, the Chiefs and others. That case is still pending.

Adams, 30, is a six-time Pro Bowl selection with 87 touchdowns in 133 games with the Green Bay Packers (2014-21) and Raiders.

–Field Level Media

Jan 7, 2023; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders receiver Davante Adams (17) reacts during the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Raiders WR Davante Adams sued in postgame shoving incident

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The photographer shoved to the ground by Davante Adams after a game last season is now suing the wide receiver, as well as both the Las Vegas Raiders and Kansas City Chiefs, the Kansas City Star reported Friday.

Park Zebley, 20, was a University of Missouri-Kansas City student working with a local production company that was helping ESPN cover the Oct. 10 “Monday Night Football” game between the Raiders and Chiefs in Kansas City.

The Chiefs won 30-29, and as Adams was leaving the field, he pushed Zebley to the ground as they crossed paths, which was caught by TV cameras.

Zebley claims he suffered concussion symptoms as a result of his fall, and he “feared for his life” afterwards in part because Raiders fans found his identity and doxxed him online.

Adams was charged with one count of misdemeanor assault, but Zebley wants more and filed a civil lawsuit.

“A municipal misdemeanor battery charge is not sufficient,” Zebley said in a statement to the Kansas City Star. “I’m looking for justice. You can’t shove someone down and walk off like it didn’t happen. Not in real life.”

According to Zebley’s attorney, Dan Curry, the suit alleges not only that Adams committed battery, but that the Raiders were liable as Adams’ employer and the Chiefs, the Jackson County Sports Complex Authority and Landmark Events Staffing were negligent in providing security for workers like Zebley.

Adams has not faced any discipline from the NFL for the shove.

–Field Level Media

Jan 7, 2023; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders receiver Davante Adams (17) reacts during the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Davante Adams glad to prove he ‘didn’t need Aaron Rodgers’

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Las Vegas Raiders star wideout Davante Adams feels he’s proven that he is his own person — not defined by the quarterback throwing the ball to him, he told The Ringer in an interview published Tuesday.

The longtime Green Bay Packers teammate of Aaron Rodgers was traded to the Raiders before the 2022 season after the sides could not agree to a long-term contract. Catching passes from former college teammate Derek Carr instead of Rodgers, Adams earned his sixth straight Pro Bowl nod and third straight All-Pro selection. He recorded 100 receptions for 1,516 yards and a league-high 14 touchdowns.

Adams told The Ringer that Rodgers is “a hell of a quarterback” and said there remains a mutual respect between the former teammates. But to be named All-Pro without Rodgers throwing him the ball — and receiving much of the credit — meant a lot to Adams.

“It proved that I am me,” Adams said. “A quarterback doesn’t make me. … I make me. And I can do it consistently at this level.”

“That’s why (last) season meant a lot. Even if I went and played like dog (expletive) next year, they can’t say it. Because now I’ve already proved it throughout the course of a season, played every game, and put together a resume that says I do not need …

“You can erase all the numbers. You can just write in: He didn’t need Aaron Rodgers.”

Adams apparently wouldn’t have minded reuniting with Rodgers, either. Las Vegas released Carr this winter and needed a quarterback, with Rodgers linked as a potential fit.

“I would even go as far as trying to make it happen,” Adams told The Ringer.

But it didn’t happen, and Jimmy Garoppolo will be the Raiders’ starting quarterback in 2023.

In nine NFL seasons with the Packers (2014-21) and Raiders, Adams has tallied 769 receptions, 9,637 receiving yards and 87 touchdowns over 133 games (126 starts). He was Rodgers’ favorite weapon in Green Bay for years, as a narrative formed over time that the Packers weren’t doing enough to add to Rodgers’ arsenal and complement Adams.

Rodgers’ new team, the New York Jets, will visit the Raiders on “Sunday Night Football” on Nov. 12.

–Field Level Media

Sep 25, 2022; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) celebrates his touchdown against the Tennessee Titans with quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the second quarter at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Nelles-USA TODAY Sports

Davante Adams: Derek Carr is ‘the reason I’m a Raider’

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Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams came to Derek Carr’s defense on social media Thursday, one day after coach Josh McDaniels said the quarterback would not start the team’s final two games of the regular season.

Adams wrote on Instagram that Carr, his former college teammate at Fresno State, is the primary reason he wanted the Green Bay Packers to trade him to Las Vegas.

“This man gave everything he had. The reason I’m a Raider,” Adams wrote. “…One of the most disciplined and loving people I know. Got my bruddas back through whatever.”

Adams added a middle finger emoji that was directed at anyone who “can’t respect it.”

A two-time All-Pro and six-time Pro Bowl selection, Adams was traded to Las Vegas on March 17 after spending the first eight years of his career with Green Bay. He was dealt to the Raiders for a 2022 first- and second-round pick and immediately signed a five-year, $140 million extension that keeps him with Las Vegas through the 2026 season.

Adams, 30, has 88 catches for 1,290 yards and an NFL high-tying 12 touchdowns in 15 games (all starts) this season.

McDaniels said Wednesday that the Raiders are eager to evaluate Jarett Stidham and outlined plans for the final two games, which include making Carr inactive on game day. Chase Garbers will be the No. 2 quarterback.

Further, Carr has stepped away — with permission — from the team to avoid being a distraction, multiple outlets reported later Wednesday. Carr won’t practice and will be listed as “not injury related,” per NFL Network’s report.

Carr, 31, signed a long-term deal before the season with guarantees of $40.5 million if he’s injured. The guarantee triggers Feb. 15, written in his contract as “three days after the Super Bowl.”

Carr has an NFL-leading 14 interceptions, including nine in his past five games. He was picked off three times in Las Vegas’ 13-10 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Saturday.

Carr signed a three-year, $121.5 million extension in April and is under contract through 2025. But the Raiders would save $29.25 million by trading or releasing Carr prior to the deadline date on which his roster spot guarantees the next two years of his agreement. Carr does have a no-trade clause in his contract.

A three-time Pro Bowl selection, Carr has completed 60.8 percent of his passes for 3,522 yards and 24 touchdowns in 15 games this season.

–Field Level Media

Sep 25, 2022; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) during the second half against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports

Report: NFL weighs discipline for WR Davante Adams

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The NFL is unlikely to punish Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams for shoving a photographer until after his legal situation is resolved, NFL Network reported Sunday.

Adams was charged with misdemeanor assault this week for pushing a credentialed photographer to the ground at the end of Monday night’s 30-29 loss in Kansas City.

Adams, 29, is expected to keep playing for Las Vegas while his case is ongoing. He has an appearance scheduled for Nov. 10 at Kansas City Municipal Court.

The Raiders (1-4) are on a bye this weekend.

The photographer, identified as Ryan Zebley, filed a report with the Kansas City Police Department and went to the hospital for treatment. Kansas City police called it an “intentional, overt act” that caused whiplash, a headache and a possible minor concussion.

Video shows Adams heading into the tunnel at the end of the game when he encountered a man carrying camera equipment. Adams pushed the man forcefully. The photographer fell backward onto the ground.

Adams had touchdown catches of 58 and 48 yards on Monday night, finishing with three receptions for 124 yards.

The five-time Pro Bowl selection has 29 receptions for 414 yards and five scores in five games in his first season in Las Vegas following eight years with the Green Bay Packers.

–Field Level Media

Sep 25, 2022; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) during the second half against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports

Raiders WR Davante Adams charged with assault after shove

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Las Vegas Raiders wideout Davante Adams was charged with misdemeanor assault after pushing a credentialed photographer to the ground at the end of Monday night’s game in Kansas City.

The charge was filed in Kansas City Municipal Court on Wednesday morning.

The man who was pushed, identified as Ryan Zebley, filed a report with the Kansas City Police Department and went to the hospital for treatment. Kansas City police called it an “intentional, overt act” that caused whiplash, a headache and a possible minor concussion.

Video shows Adams heading for the tunnel at the end of the Raiders’ 30-29 loss to the Chiefs when he encountered a man carrying photography equipment. Adams pushed the man forcefully. The photographer fell backward onto the ground.

Adams, 29, is facing a fine or possible suspension from the league, per reports. He apologized twice — talking to reporters afterward and later on social media.

“Sorry to the guy I pushed after the game,” Adams posted to Twitter. “Obviously very frustrated at the way the game ended and when he ran infront (sic) of me as I exited that was my reaction and I felt horrible immediately.”

Asked on Tuesday about the incident, Raiders coach Josh McDaniels said, “I support Davante wholeheartedly as a human being. As a person, he’s a great guy. I know that was an unfortunate situation. We obviously don’t want any of our guys to be doing anything like that. He knows that. He’s very well aware of that. But I know the person. I don’t think there was any intent behind it on his part.

“But whatever (the NFL) asks of us, whatever they need from us, obviously we’ll comply. But we’re kind of in a wait-and-see (situation in terms of discipline) at this point.”

The Raiders had one final shot on fourth-and-1 with 46 seconds left but quarterback Derek Carr’s pass fell incomplete when Adams and fellow wide receiver Hunter Renfrow collided while running their patterns. Adams seemed to have a catch on the play before, but it was overruled by the replay official.

According to the police report, the photographer “was pushed to the ground causing injury. He made arrangements for private transport to the hospital for treatment at which time he called police.”

Adams had touchdown catches of 58 and 48 yards Monday night, finishing with three receptions for 124 yards.

The Raiders fell to 1-4 with the loss.

–Field Level Media

Oct 10, 2022; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) runs the ball in for a touchdown pursued by Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Rashad Fenton (27) in the first half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports

Reports: Davante Adams facing discipline for pushing man

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Las Vegas Raiders wideout Davante Adams is facing discipline for pushing a credentialed person to the ground at the end of Monday night’s game in Kansas City, NFL Network and ESPN reported Tuesday.

Video shows Adams heading for the tunnel at the end of the Raiders’ loss to the Chiefs when he encountered a man carrying equipment. Adams pushed the man, who ended up falling backward onto the ground.

Adams, 29, is facing a fine or possible suspension from the league, per the reports. He apologized twice — talking to reporters afterward and later on social media.

“Sorry to the guy I pushed after the game,” Adams posted to Twitter. “Obviously very frustrated at the way the game ended and when he ran infront (sic) of me as I exited that was my reaction and I felt horrible immediately.”

The Raiders had one final shot on fourth-and-1 with 46 seconds left but quarterback Derek Carr’s pass fell incomplete when Adams and fellow wide receiver Hunter Renfrow collided while running their patterns. Adams seemed to have a catch on the play before, but it was overruled by the replay official. The Raiders lost the game, 30-29.

Adams had touchdown catches of 58 and 48 yards Monday night, finishing with three receptions for 124 yards.

The Raiders fell to 1-4 with the loss.

–Field Level Media

Jun 8, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) looks on during mandatory mini camp at TCO Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports

Justin Jefferson: Davante Adams is NFL’s best WR … for now

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Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson recognized Davante Adams as the best at his position in the NFL. Well, for the time being.

Jefferson praised the Las Vegas Raiders wideout during a recent interview with Complex.com before adding that he likely will take his place atop the league by the end of this upcoming season.

“I’ll say after this year I’ll be the best receiver in the NFL,” Jefferson told Complex.com. “I definitely have to give it to Davante Adams as of now, him being so crazy and dynamic on the field. His route running is crazy, so I definitely have to give it to him right now, but I’m pretty sure after this year, it’s going to be me.”

Jefferson, 23, is off to a flying start to begin his NFL career.

He posted a then-rookie-record 1,400 receiving yards in 2020 before erupting for 108 catches and 1,616 yards in 2021. His receiving yardage total last season was better than that of Adams (1,553) and trailed only Los Angeles Rams star Cooper Kupp (1,947). Kupp, who was named the NFL Offensive Player of the Year, finished 18 yards shy of breaking Hall of Fame member Calvin Johnson’s single-season receiving yards record in 2012.

“I think I have to do it three years in a row for everybody to believe so,” Jefferson said. “Some people don’t think that after two years you deserve to be at the top of the league. And then me, I feel like I’m going to surpass 1,600 yards too. So I think that I’ll become the best receiver after this year.”

Adams, 29, is a two-time All-Pro and five-time Pro Bowl selection.

–Field Level Media