In a last-ditch effort to parlay the Aaron Rodgers trade into a playoff berth, the Jets sent a third-round pick to the Raiders for receiver Davante Adams.

Davante Adams was acquired by the Jets during the 2024 season to reunite with Aaron Rodgers. The two looked good together down the stretch, but it has been reported that Rodgers will not be with the Jets in 2025.

“With the Jets and QB Aaron Rodgers headed for a split, sources say, don’t be surprised if they move on from Davante Adams (with his huge cap number), too. They could reunite elsewhere,” Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported in a post on X, formerly Twitter.

Davante Adams is a candidate to be released by the Jets. Should he become available, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reports that he is “intrigued” by the idea of returning to play on the West Coast and “open” to teams like the Chargers.

Aaron Rodgers and Davante Adams' shared tenure with the New York Jets is reportedly coming to an end. According to Jay Glazer of Fox Sports, Rodgers met

As rumors swirl about Aaron Rodgers and Davante Adams' futures, the New York Jets' new regime reportedly has not spoken to Adams.

Be it by trade or signing, the Denver Broncos are considered among the "best fits" for six-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Davante Adams, who's increasingly likely to split from the New York Jets this offseason.