Davante Adams Rumors: Jets Used Money from Reddick's Failed Holdout in Raiders Trade

Haason Reddick's prolonged contract holdout reportedly turned out to be a blessing in disguise for the New York Jets.

According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, the money that the Jets saved from Reddick's holdout and fines went into paying star wide receiver Davante Adams (h/t Jeremy Bergman of NFL.com). New York took on $11.6 million of Adams' $16.89 million base salary when the team added him in an Oct. 15 trade with the Las Vegas Raiders.

Reddick racked up $4.5 million in fines before agreeing to end his holdout on Oct. 20, per Rapoport.

Following the trade, Adams' contract was restructured to lower his 2024 cap hit to $3.21 million and add two void years to his deal (via ESPN's Adam Schefter).

The 31-year-old no longer has any guaranteed money left in his contract, with Schefter noting that Adams and the Jets will "discuss his future in New York after this season."

As for Reddick, his search for a long-term deal will continue after his 2024 campaign. He'll receive his remaining $8.7 million base salary in his adjusted contract to go along with $5.3 million in performance-based incentives, per ESPN's Rich Cimini.

Reddick turned down a lucrative short-term extension that would have been worth roughly $20 million before the start of the season, Rapoport revealed on Sunday.

The two-time Pro Bowl outside linebacker will make his season debut for the Jets against the New England Patriots.

Adams will also be suiting up on the other side of the ball, looking to build upon his first game with the team in Week 7. He was targeted nine times but was only able to haul in three receptions for 30 yards during New York's 37-15 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers.

As the Jets attempt to bounce back from a rough 2-5 start to the season, they'll have key players on offense and defense active on Sunday.