The New Orleans Saints are trying to pull off a massive move, hoping to trade for Las Vegas Raiders receiver Davante Adams.
Since news emerged that Davante Adams and the Las Vegas Raiders were open to trading the star receiver, New Orleans Saints fans have been excited about the possibility of him joining the team, although they were initially skeptical about it actually happening. Their optimism surged when it was reported that New Orleans, alongside the New York Jets, was high on Adams’ wishlist.
Now, Saints fans are more hopeful than ever following a recent update. NFL insider Ian Rapoport reported Saturday night that New Orleans has been the most aggressive team in pursuing Adams so far.
“Adams, sources say, views the New York Jets and his old friend Aaron Rodgers, as his top choice for a landing spot. That’s where he wants to play. But it’s been the New Orleans Saints who have been the most aggressive, while other teams, including the Buffalo Bills and Pittsburgh Steelers, have closely monitored the situation and stayed in touch. The Jets remain very much in the mix, as well.”
Saints are pursuing a Davante Adams trade
Amid a wave of injury setbacks, this news is just what New Orleans fans need right now. Adding Adams would create an elite trio of receivers alongside Chris Olave and Rashid Shaheed, significantly bolstering the group’s depth—a key concern for the Saints over the past four weeks.
Though Adams is currently dealing with a hamstring injury, Rapoport indicates he could be ready to return by Week 6, which could intensify trade discussions in the coming days.
If the Saints remain in the running and successfully execute a trade, they will need to navigate some salary cap adjustments to accommodate his contract. However, managing the salary cap is a forte of New Orleans’ front office, which will likely find ways to restructure contracts to bring in Adams and enhance their chances of competing for a Super Bowl this season.