There was some speculation the San Francisco 49ers may want to get involved in the trade market for Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams when reports surfaced that Adams wanted out of Sin City.
Don’t expect such a blockbuster deal to happen.
While adding another offensive weapon is always enticing for teams looking to get over the hump and win a championship, it doesn’t appear Adams would be interested even if the 49ers wanted to make a deal.
Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer reported teams around the NFL believe Adams is determined to orchestrate a trade to the New York Jets to reunite with quarterback Aaron Rodgers.
The Jets make a ton of sense as a trade destination for Adams. They need wide receiver help, and Rodgers needs a receiver he knows he can rely on. New York is 2-2, 21st in the NFL in scoring, and 18th in passing.
For the 49ers it’s not the end of the world that they’re not likely to acquire Adams. Offensive firepower isn’t their issue, particularly if/when All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey returns.
Some speculated the 49ers could deal the struggling Brandon Aiyuk to Vegas, but that would have come with a massive dead cap hit that might have derailed any financial plans the team laid out during a busy offseason that saw McCaffrey, Aiyuk and left tackle Trent Williams all get new, expensive contracts.
Aiyuk isn’t liable to go anywhere anytime soon, especially with one of the only players available who would be able to match his production now ostensibly off the table.
