NFL Rumors: Davante Adams, Jets Haven't Been in Contact Since HC, GM Hires

It is a new era for the New York Jets, and it remains to be seen whether it will include Davante Adams.

"My understanding is the Jets have not been in contact with Davante Adams since the new general manager, Darren Mougey, and since the new head coach, Aaron Glenn, came in and took over," NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported Thursday.

New York acquired Adams via trade from the Las Vegas Raiders last season with the hope it would inspire a turnaround down the stretch, but it did no such thing. Now it is facing a decision with a 32-year-old receiver who is set to make $35.6 million in base salary during the 2025 campaign with his current contract.

"They are not going to carry a $36-million cap number for a 30-something receiver," Rapoport said. He explained that the Jets could "massage the cap number" by automatically converting it or simply move on from Adams.

The Aaron Rodgers factor is another part of these discussions, as it remains to be seen whether the 41-year-old is part of the team's future plans.

Rodgers and Adams are friends who also played together on the Green Bay Packers, and the latter might not even be interested in returning to New York if the future Hall of Fame signal-caller isn't there as well.

Adams is still effective and posted 85 catches for 1,063 yards and eight touchdowns in 14 games during the 2024 campaign. However, the Jets have a number of holes to address on the roster after their ninth consecutive losing season, and having that much money tied up in a veteran pass-catcher is not a wise use of limited resources.

It would be anything but surprising if they move on this offseason, and the report there hasn't been any contact indicates that might be the plan.