Davante Adams: Avoiding the Jets Crash Landing - Where Will He Land Next?

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The New York Jets are officially in meltdown mode. With Aaron Rodgers now a memory and his wide-receiver buddy Davante Adams following suit, the Jets are buzzing with rumors about trading the star receiver. Yes, you heard it right, Adams might just be one of the hottest tickets on the trade market before the NFL’s new league year kicks off on March 12.

According to ESPN’s NFL Network, the Jets might be willing to part ways with Adams if they can’t unload him for a decent return. And if they can’t find a trade partner? Well, it looks like they’ll usher him out of the building faster than you can say “$38.2 million cap hit”. If they don’t snag a deal soon, Adams could end up hitting the free-agent pool, where he’d likely get cozy with Rodgers once again if the ol’ QB finds another team willing to put up with him.

So, the million-dollar question remains: where’s Davante headed next? Let’s break down five potential landing spots for the three-time First-Team All-Pro and six-time Pro Bowler.

New York Giants
Why leave the Big Apple entirely? The Giants are reportedly eyeing Rodgers to fill their QB slot, and you better believe having Adams on the roster would make that decision even sweeter. Why not reunite a winning combo and give them both a fresh start on the other side of MetLife?

Pittsburgh Steelers
Going from green to black and gold might be on the table. The Steelers are always in the market for top-notch talent at wide receiver, so Adams could fit right in. But first, they’ll have to solve their QB situation, and with prospects floating around, it could get complicated.

Los Angeles Chargers
The Chargers had a decent season under head coach Jim Harbaugh, but they’re still lacking offensive firepower. Adams is rumored to fancy a West Coast return, and with the Chargers’ improved cap space, they should be all in for his talents.

Los Angeles Rams
If the Rams decide to move on from veteran wideout Cooper Kupp, what better way to revamp their roster than by pulling in Adams? With Matthew Stafford still on the scene, the Rams could make significant playoff noise with Adams in tow.

San Francisco 49ers
Finally, the Niners could capitalize on Adams to enhance their playoff chances. With Deebo Samuel shipped off to Washington, San Francisco has the room both in the lineup and in the budget to snag Adams, giving Brock Purdy a plethora of options to exploit.

No matter where he lands, one thing is certain: it’ll be wild watching the drama unfold in the NFL market this spring. Keep your eyes peeled, folks.

AUTHOR: cgp

SOURCE: NBC Bay Area