Davante Adams and the New York Jets appear to be heading for a divorce. On Tuesday, ESPN reported that Jets is planning to release the three-time all-pro-wide receiver.
News about the pending release of Adams comes just weeks after the team said they would share ways with the veteran Aaron Rodgers. The four-time NFL MVP signal call and the Star Wide recipient has maintained a close relationship since competing with each other for eight seasons in Green Bay.
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The New York Jets Wide receives Davante Adams speaking to journalists at the team’s facility in Florham Park, NJ, Wednesday, October 16, 2024. (Dennis Waszak Jr./ap Photo)
Adams started the 2024 season with Las Vegas Raiders, but he reunited with Rodgers when he was traded for Jets in October. Gang Green acquired Rodgers in a blockbuster trade two years ago, but the move did not pan in the way quarterback or the team probably hoped.
Going forward from Adams will give Jets some salary relief. New York inherited Adams’ contract when he was traded for the team and his salary had to explain an estimated $ 38.3 million on the cap in 2025.
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Releasing the six-time pro bowl will clean up more than $ 29 million from Jets’ 2025-salary cap. New York will still have to explain a dead cap charge, although the negative charging disadvantages in comparison to what the team would save in 2025.
The New York Jets Wide Recipients Davante Adams (17) runs with the ball against Indianapolis Colts during the third quarter at Metlife Stadium. (Brad Penner/Imag images)
Shortly after the season was completed, Adams suggested that his future with Jets be tied to whether Rodgers returned. Jets’ previous regime brought some players who played with Rodgers in the past. Before trading for Adams, Gang Green Allen signed Lazard in 2023.
New York Jets Quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8), Right and Broad Receives Davante Adams (17), Left, Celebrates Rodgers’ Touchdown -Pas to Adams in the second half of a NFL Football match against Miami Dolphins, Sunday 5. January 2025, in East Rutherford, NJ (Seth Wenig/AP Photo)
Jets relieved Robert Saleh from his main training assignments in October after a 2-3 start to the season.
New York hired Aaron Glenn in January. Darren Mougey was also named Franchisen’s next general manager that month. Glenn and Mougey will continue to oversee a season that is expected to introduce sweeping changes to Jets.
Jets were 2-4 before Adams’ arrival, but their record did not improve much when he joined the team. New York went 3-8 with Adams on the guard schedule and ended with a total record of 5-12. In 11 games with Jets, Adam’s 854 received yards.
Garrett Wilson would be Jets ‘top recipient when Adams’ exit becomes official. Wilson has finished each of his first three NFL seasons with at least 1,000 receiving yards. He also pulled a career high 7 touchdown pass.
