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Jets star 'intrigued' by move to West Coast team after failed New York stint

Updated Feb. 8, 2025, 5:42 p.m. by Ben Levine, Pro Football Rumors 1 min read
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Davante Adams has been generally noncommittal about a return to the Jets.

The star receivers contract allows him to effectively control his own destiny, and if he wishes to move on from New York, he may be eyeing a move west.

According to ESPNs Jeremy Fowler , Adams is intrigued by a move to the West Coast, with a source specifically pointing to the Rams and Chargers as an option.

Fowler also adds the 49ers as a potential suitor, noting Adams connection to Northern California.

Adams two-plus season stint in Las Vegas ended this past season when he was traded to the Jets.

Despite teaming up with old friend Aaron Rodgers, things obviously didnt go as planned.

The Jets went 3-8 when Adams was in the lineup, and the veteran ended up finishing with his fewest yards from scrimmage since the 2019 campaign.

Following the season, Adams admitted he would love to be a part of this football team, but he cautioned that a number of factors would come into play (including the status of Rodgers).

While Adams is technically signed through the 2026 season, he has the ability to push his way out of New York.

The Jets previously restructured the wideouts 2024 salary without touching his 2025 and 2026 figures, leaving untenable base salaries of $35.6M for each of the next two seasons.

If the Jets want to keep Adams, theyll surely require another restructured deal to keep the wideout on the books.

If the receiver decides he wants out, he could simply decline the inevitable restructure request, which would ultimately lead to his release.

Considering Adams track record, he wouldnt have a lack of suitors should he hit free agency, and each of the cited teams could make sense.

The Rams are looking to move on from Cooper Kupp, which would open a significant spot in their receivers room opposite Puka Nacua.

Kupps health concerns have surely played a role in the Rams decision to move on, but the team is also making it clear that theyre not looking to pay $20M for a veteran WR.

The Chargers got a standout season from rookie Ladd McConkey, but there are questions behind their young wide receiver.

Former first-round pick Quentin Johnston is still under contract, but the second-year player struggled with drops and inconsistency in 2024.

Much of the rest of the teams depth chart, which includes the likes of Josh Palmer, DJ Chark and Simi Fehoko, are set to hit free agency, so the team could be in the market for another notable pass-catcher.

The 49ers are loaded with pass-catchers.

Deebo Samuel, Brandon Aiyuk and Jauan Jennings are attached to veteran pacts, and the team added a pair of rookies last year in first-rounder Ricky Pearsall and fourth-rounder Jacob Cowing (not to mention tight end George Kittle, who led the team in receiving yards).

The organization has shown an ability to juggle multiple offensive stars, but an Adams acquisition would surely push another big name off the roster..

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