Davante Adams trade suitors are beginning to emerge and one of them appears to be the Pittsburgh Steelers, who have reportedly already been in contact with the Las Vegas Raiders.
According to The Athletic's Dianna Russini, the Steelers are interested in trading for Adams and have had discussions with the Raiders about a possible deal.
"The Pittsburgh Steelers are interested in trading for Davante Adams, according to a source," Russini writes. "There have been discussions and both sides are keeping an open line of communication."
This is the second report linking the Steelers to interest in Adams. Earlier in the day, Josina Anderson reported that Pittsburgh is expected to have interest in the star wide receiver.
The Pittsburgh Steelers are interested in trading for Davante Adams, according to a source. There have been discussions and both sides are keeping an open line of communication.
— Dianna Russini (@DMRussini) October 2, 2024
Pittsburgh's interest in Adams is no surprise. The Steelers spent a good chunk of the offseason trying to trade for San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk in order to upgrade their wide receivers room.
After striking out there, the Steelers didn't make the addition they needed, leaving them with nothing but question marks behind their top wideout, George Pickens, who is currently flanked by the likes of Van Jefferson and Calvin Austin. Rookie Roman Wilson has recovered from his ankle injury but has been a healthy scratch.
The Raiders are reportedly looking for a second-round pick and more, but what that more is remains to be seen. Chances are it's another draft pick, though, as the Raiders are set to rebuild, with trading Adams being the first step toward that goal. The Steelers have all but one (2025 sixth-rounder) of their draft picks the next two years, so they're equipped to get a deal done.
According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, Adams would prefer to be traded to either the New York Jets or New Orleans Saints, but the Raiders don't have to abide by his wishes.
