In recent memory, few players have generated as many trade rumors involving the NY Jets as Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams. Even as we approach June, talk of a potential Adams trade remains surprisingly active. Among those still exploring the idea is Bleacher Report’s Kristopher Knox, who recently floated a theoretical three-team trade scenario involving the Jets and the Cleveland Browns.
In Knox’s proposal, Adams would reunite with Aaron Rodgers in New York, with the Jets sending a 2025 first-round pick to the Raiders and a 2025 third-round pick plus Tyron Smith to the Browns. In return, the Browns would also send Amari Cooper back to the Raiders.
However, such speculative trades involving multiple Pro Bowl players are typically discussed during the NFL offseason lull, when actual transactions are scarce.
Realistically, the suggested terms of Knox’s proposal are highly improbable. The Jets would be unlikely to part with their 2025 first and third-round picks, along with Tyron Smith, their recently acquired All-Pro left tackle. Similarly, the Browns would hesitate to trade Amari Cooper for a modest return involving a third-round pick and an older left tackle on a short-term contract.
In reality, the Raiders would emerge as the primary beneficiaries in Knox’s trade scenario, securing a first-round pick and Amari Cooper in exchange for Davante Adams.
In the NFL, executing complex three-team trades that satisfy all parties involved is exceedingly rare. Furthermore, Adams, content with his current situation in Las Vegas, has not expressed any desire for a trade.
The Raiders, unless faced with unexpected struggles early in the season, are unlikely to consider moving Adams, especially not before the season begins or without receiving a substantial return.
While a reunion of Adams and Rodgers would undoubtedly intrigue fans, the likelihood of such a blockbuster trade, especially under the terms proposed, remains highly improbable.
