Why the Raiders Sent Him to the Jets: The Trade Explained – Hollywood Life
Davante Adams was traded by the Las Vegas Raiders to the New York Jets in a highly publicized trade. The move will reunite Davante with quarterback Aaron Rodgers. The two were teammates while previously playing for the Green Bay Packers. The Raiders’ decision to trade Davante was announced less than a day after the team lost to the Buffalo Bills during Monday Night Football. Additionally, Davante’s trade came about one week after the Jets fired its former head coach Robert Saleh.
Find out everything we know about Davante’s trade to the Jets, below.
Why Did Davante Adams Get Traded?
The Raiders did not publicly disclose their reason for trading the wide receiver. However, according to the NFL, Davante informed the Raiders that he preferred to be traded earlier this month.
The NFL’s deadline to trade is November 5.
The Jets have also agreed to take on the rest of Davante’s salary.
Davante Adams’ Contract
In 2022, Davante was signed on a five-year $140 million contract with the Raiders.
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