Davante Adams’ Reported Trade Preference Not Good News For Patriots

Davante Adams wants to catch passes from a familiar face, which could result in the Las Vegas Raiders star wide receiver landing in the AFC East.

It probably won't come as much of a surprise, but Adams prefers to be traded to Aaron Rodgers' New York Jets or Derek Carr's New Orleans Saints, according to a report from ESPN's Adam Schefter on Wednesday morning. Adams spent eight seasons with Rodgers in Green Bay and Carr served as his college quarterback and Raiders signal-caller in Adams' first season in Las Vegas.

It was reported Tuesday the Raiders are open to dealing Adams, who requested a trade.

The Athletic's Dianna Russini on Wednesday reported the Jets and Dallas Cowboys are among the teams "monitoring" the situation in Las Vegas. NFL insider Josina Anderson reported the Pittsburgh Steelers also are interested in trading for Adams. Chances are others will do their due diligence, as well.

Adams' reported wishlist isn't a great development for the New England Patriots or the rest of the AFC East.

The 31-year-old remains one of the NFL's top receivers and could reestablish a dynamic connection with Rodgers. The 31-year-old Adams showed he remains very capable when he caught nine passes for 110 yards and one touchdown in a Week 2 victory over the Baltimore Ravens. And that was with veteran journeyman Gardner Minshew II, who might not keep the starting job in Las Vegas for much longer.

Rodgers and Adams would be a different story and there's nearly a decade of proof. Adams was a first-team All-Pro for his final two seasons with Rodgers. He averaged more than 1,300 yards and 108 catches in their final four seasons together. Adams was named a Pro Bowler in each of those campaigns.

It wouldn't make sense for the rebuilding Patriots to go after Adams, but that's because of their situation -- arguably the league's worst offense -- rather than the player. Should Adams be traded to the Jets, despite the fact both Rodgers and Adams are on the back nine of their respective careers, it still would not be good news for those in New England.