In the midst of a tumultuous season, Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams remains sidelined, nursing a hamstring injury and fueling speculation about his future with the team. According to insiders, Adams is unlikely to take the field against the Pittsburgh Steelers this Sunday, extending his absence to four games.
Adams’ last appearance was in Week 3, when the Raiders fell to the Carolina Panthers. Since then, he has been conspicuously absent from the team’s activities, including a Week 4 victory over the Cleveland Browns. His silence has been deafening, with his last public statement dating back to September 25.
“I think it’s on us as players to motivate ourselves and turn things around,” Adams said at the time. “It shouldn’t take a coach to get us fired up.”
Rumors have been swirling about Adams’ desire to be traded to a team with a quarterback he has a prior connection with, such as the New York Jets or New Orleans Saints. The Raiders’ asking price is reportedly steep, starting with a second-round draft pick and additional compensation.
However, talks with these teams may have hit a snag due to recent developments. The Jets’ coaching change, which saw Robert Saleh’s departure, and the Saints’ quarterback Derek Carr’s injury, which will keep him sidelined for multiple games, have likely slowed down negotiations.
Adams’ trade request caught the Raiders off guard, with the wide receiver informing coach Antonio Pierce of his decision just a day after the Browns win. Pierce’s cryptic response to the situation has only added fuel to the fire, saying, “I don’t know… I think you’ve got to ask Davante that.”
As the drama unfolds, one thing is certain – Adams’ future with the Raiders remains uncertain, leaving fans and teammates alike wondering what’s next for the talented wide receiver.
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