The Raiders have traded All-Pro wide receiver Davante Adams to the Jets, with reports indicating that Adams has restructured his contract with the New York team.

The Las Vegas Raiders have announced the trade of All-Pro wide receiver Davante Adams to the New York Jets. In exchange, the Jets will provide a conditional third-round draft pick, which could escalate to a second-round pick if Adams is named to either the first or second All-Pro team this season or if he is on the active roster for the AFC Championship Game or the Super Bowl. According to ESPN, Adams has restructured his contract as part of the deal, lowering his salary cap figure to $3.21 million for the remainder of the season, down from a previous cap hit of $11.59 million. His new contract includes two voidable years, and discussions regarding his long-term future with the Jets are expected to take place in the offseason. Adams is anticipated to make his debut with the Jets on Sunday night against the Pittsburgh Steelers. He had missed the last three games with the Raiders due to a hamstring injury amid trade speculation. This trade follows a disappointing 23-20 loss to the Buffalo Bills on Monday night, marking the Jets' first game after the dismissal of head coach Robert Saleh. Despite the appointment of interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich and new offensive coordinator Todd Downing, the Jets continued to struggle with critical errors. Quarterback Aaron Rodgers highlighted some of these mistakes, particularly concerning his receiving corps, during a somber postgame press conference. According to Yahoo Sports' Jori Epstein, Rodgers emphasized that his final interception was not due to inaccuracy; he had anticipated receiver Allen Lazard running a specific route, while Mike Williams deviated from the intended play. Rodgers made it clear that the miscommunication among receivers has contributed to the Jets' three consecutive narrow losses.

Adams reportedly arrived in New Jersey on Monday evening to assist in facilitating the trade, where he was greeted by a familiar face: Rodgers, who had been his teammate at the Green Bay Packers for several years. With the Jets' offense facing challenges, there is optimism that reuniting Rodgers with one of his most effective on-field partners will help the team achieve the success they believe is within their grasp.

The pair appeared together on "The Pat McAfee Show" on Tuesday afternoon to discuss the trade. "We're back, man, we're back," Adams remarked. This trade concludes Adams' tenure of over two seasons with the Las Vegas Raiders. The Raiders had acquired Adams from the Packers during the 2022 offseason and subsequently signed him to a five-year contract worth $140 million, which included $65.7 million in guaranteed funds. To secure Adams, Las Vegas relinquished a first- and second-round draft pick, as he had established himself as one of the NFL's premier receivers during his eight seasons catching passes from Rodgers. The move to Las Vegas also reunited Adams with his college quarterback from Fresno State, Derek Carr. In his inaugural season with the Raiders, Adams earned first-team All-Pro honors for the third consecutive year, recording 100 receptions for 1,516 yards and leading the league with 14 touchdown catches. Carr made his first Pro Bowl appearance since 2017 following Adams' arrival, yet the Raiders concluded the season with a 6-11 record. They benched Carr for the final two games to avoid activating an injury guarantee in his contract. Since that time, significant changes have occurred in Las Vegas. The Raiders released Carr the subsequent offseason, leading him to sign with the New Orleans Saints. Following a 3-5 start to the 2023 season, the Raiders dismissed head coach Josh McDaniels and general manager David Ziegler, who had overseen the acquisition of Adams. Antonio Pierce was appointed as interim coach and later hired full-time after guiding the Raiders to a 5-4 finish. However, the 2024 season has begun tumultuously, highlighted by a significant home loss to a Carolina Panthers team that had recently benched their starting quarterback, Bryce Young.

The Raiders made the decision to bench veteran quarterback Gardner Minshew II two weeks ago, opting instead for Aidan O'Connell. However, this change did not yield improved results, as evidenced by a 32-13 defeat against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday. Currently, the team ranks 27th in the league for total offense and, with a record of 2-4, appears far from being competitive. Consequently, they concluded that retaining a 31-year-old, six-time Pro Bowl receiver would not be beneficial for a team that is not positioned to contend for victory at this time. This trade marks the end of months of speculation regarding Adams' potential departure. General manager Tom Telesco had previously dismissed rumors in February about the Raiders seeking to trade Adams. However, the atmosphere in Las Vegas changed as the Raiders struggled early in the season. In September, Pierce expressed interest in a Sports Illustrated report on social media that indicated the Raiders were actively exploring trade options for Adams. The following day, Adams stated that he had not been contacted by Pierce or anyone from the Raiders concerning trade discussions or Pierce's social media posts. Ultimately, it became clear that the Raiders were indeed prepared to proceed with a trade.