The Las Vegas Raiders acquired wide receiver Davante Adams from the Green Bay Packers during the 2022 offseason, and the 31-year-old has posted consecutive 100-catch and 1,000-yard seasons in his first two seasons with the team.
Despite being one of the best receivers in the NFL, Adams has been the subject of trade speculation this offseason due to Las Vegas' lack of success and abysmal quarterback play since the former All-Pro's arrival.
In an article suggesting win-win trade proposals ahead of the 2024 season, The 33rd Team's Ian Valentino suggested an intriguing trade package for the Raiders and the Detroit Lions that has Adams going to Detroit in exchange for Jameson Williams and a 2025 second-round pick.
Here is what Valentino had to say about the hypothetical trade between Las Vegas and Detroit.
Everyone wants to see Davante Adams on the Jets, and the idea of pairing Aaron Rodgers with a familiar face in Adams makes sense. But the Detroit Lions are America's team right now, so putting the 31-year-old on the league's most fun offense is a better fit. Detroit should be all-in, and its WR2 situation isn't up to snuff for a Super Bowl run.
In return, the Raiders clear off $17.5 million in 2024, then more than $36 million in 2025 and 2026. Taking a flier on Jameson Williams is what gets this deal across the finish line.
Williams is an electric player with high potential and, along with a 2025 second-round pick, is a decent return for Adams.
But general manager Tom Telesco's starting price for the future Hall of Famer has to be a first-round pick and more. Adams is entering the final years of his prime and has been productive despite dealing with incompetent quarterback play, and the former Fresno State standout has shown zero signs of decline.
With the 2025 NFL Draft loaded with wide receiver talent and the Raiders still having glaring holes on the roster, having an extra first-round pick to aid the reconstruction of the team would be helpful.
Outside of Maxx Crosby, Adams is the most attractive trade piece the Raiders have on the roster, and if they're forced to move him, they must get premier value in return.
Williams and an extra Day 2 pick is a solid return for Adams, but if there's an opportunity to snag a first-round pick in another offer, its value outweighs the Lions' hypothetical offer.
