ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reported that Adams, who carries a $38.3 million cap hit in 2025, is “intrigued by the West Coast” and could consider teams like the Los Angeles Rams, Los Angeles Chargers, and San Francisco 49ers.
Releasing Adams before June 1 would save the Jets nearly $30 million in cap space, making his departure likely, especially after the team decided to move on from quarterback Aaron Rodgers.
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Veteran superstar WR Davante Adams is “intrigued by the West Coast,” per Jeremy Fowler.
“Los Angeles Rams, Los Angeles Chargers, maybe San Francisco 49ers,” Fowler added.
SI Now and Dov Kleiman have both linked Davante to the Chargers, as well. pic.twitter.com/dpOjyAWaHx
The 32-year-old receiver remains one of the NFL’s most productive playmakers, surpassing 1,000 yards in each of the last five seasons.
In 2024, he totaled 1,063 yards and eight touchdowns in 14 games between the Las Vegas Raiders and Jets. The Chargers are searching for a top-tier receiver to pair with Justin Herbert, while the Rams could see Adams as a potential replacement for Cooper Kupp, who is reportedly on the trade block.
San Francisco already has Deebo Samuel and Brandon Aiyuk but could still explore adding Adams if the opportunity presents itself. “He will have options, and I’m told that he is intrigued by the West Coast,” Fowler said on SportsCenter.
.@JFowlerESPN on NFL Live today calls the Jets potential release of Davante Adams a "slam dunk".
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He re-iterated his previous reporting that Adams has made it clear he wants to play on the west coast, and particularly wants to return to California. ⚡️
A native of East Palo Alto, California, Adams played college football at Fresno State and spent three seasons with the Raiders before being traded to the Jets last October.
While it’s unclear if he would consider another reunion with the Green Bay Packers, a return to the West Coast would bring him closer to home and place him on a contending team.
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