Davante Adams has been everything the Raiders had hoped for and more when they acquired him during the 2022 offseason. In his two seasons with the Raiders, Adams has caught 2023 passes for 2,660 yards and 22 touchdowns.
Adams still has three years left on his deal, but there is no guaranteed money left after the 2024 season. And with so many other wide receivers getting extensions this offseason, could Adams be the next to cash in?
In a recent article by The Athletic, they wrote about each team’s most interesting contract heading into the 2024 season. For the Raiders, that was Adams, who is still one of the best receivers in the league. Here is what Tashan Reed had to say about the contract moving forward:
Adams is under contract through 2026, but the Raiders have a decision to make next offseason. His 2025 cap hit of $44.1 million is untenable and needs to be worked down via a contract restructure or extension to provide the team with cap relief. On the other hand, there’s an off-ramp if things take a turn for the worst between Adams and the Raiders.
If they traded him next offseason, they would free up $28.4 million in cap space. Either way, 2025 marks an inflection point between Adams and the Raiders.
A potential trade has been discussed all offseason, but that still seems unlikely, as Adams is happy in Las Vegas. However, things could change if the Raiders struggle out of the gate or if the quarterback play isn’t up to par.
However, what is more likely is a possible extension for Adams that would provide him with more guaranteed money with a lower base contract. But considering how much the receiver market has exploded this offseason, maybe Adams will want a new deal entirely. And it’s hard to say that he hasn’t earned it.
