The Las Vegas Raiders are finalizing a trade that will send Davante Adams to the New York Jets, according to reports.
Adams’ NFL future has been the subject of intense speculation in recent months amid his desire to leave Las Vegas, where he spent the last two seasons.
Despite several teams circling, the three-time All-Pro and six-time Pro Bowl receiver’s preference has always been to reunite with good friend and former teammate Aaron Rodgers in New York.
And according to NFL insider Ian Rapoport, that reunion is finally set to become a reality.
The Raiders are reportedly set to acquire a conditional third-round draft pick – which could become a second-rounder based on performance – from the Jets in return for Adams.
The Las Vegas Raiders are reportedly set to trade Davante Adams to the New York Jets
Adams will reunite with good friend and former teammate Aaron Rodgers in New York
As his move nears completion, the 31-year-old is already in the Jets building the morning after their 23-20 defeat to the Buffalo Bills, reports The Athletic’s Dianna Russini.
He previously spent eight seasons with Rodgers in Green Bay, where they formed a close relationship on and off the field despite failing to make a Super Bowl together.
It is believed the legendary quarterback played a key role in the Jets trading for Adams, who is joining a team in disarray after three straight defeats and the firing of head coach Robert Saleh.
So far this season, he has 18 catches for 209 yards and a touchdown in three games for the Raiders. He is currently nursing a nagging hamstring injury that caused him to sit out the last three weeks.
However, after Rodgers appeared to take a thinly-veiled swipe at current wideout Mike Williams after the loss to the Bills, the coast appears clear for Adams to slot straight into the Jets offense.