Davante Adams is a perennial Pro Bowler and the star wide receiver for the Las Vegas Raiders. Adams is currently in his third season with the franchise after he was traded by the Green Bay Packers in 2022.
Let's examine Adams' availability ahead of the Las Vegas Raiders' Week 6 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Davante Adams' injury update
According to CBS Sports, Davante Adams is not expected to play for the Raiders in Sunday's game against the Steelers. The three-time first-team All-Pro wide receiver is dealing with a hamstring issue and hasn't featured for the side since their Week 3 loss to the Carolina Panthers.
It's believed that Adams is nearing a return to full fitness from the injury sustained against the Panthers. However, the Raiders might also be holding him out pending a trade to another franchise.
Adams recently demanded a trade, and the New Orleans Saints and New York Jets are being mooted as possible destinations. The Pittsburgh Steelers, Buffalo Bills and Baltimore Ravens are among the other franchises believed to be in touch with Las Vegas regarding Adams.
How has Davante Adams performed this season?
Davante Adams was having a decent but not spectacular start to the season before his hamstring injury. Adams has amassed a stat line of 209 receiving yards and one TD in three fixtures.
His trade request comes as a blow to Antonio Pierce's side, as it sorely lacks high-caliber pass-catching options. Rookie tight end Brock Bowers has been the team's leading pass catcher since Adams last played a game. The other wide receivers on the Las Vegas roster are Jakobi Meyers, Tre Tucker, DJ Turner, Tyreik McAllister and Jeff Foreman.
The Raiders need to sort out the Adams dilemma as soon as possible. They have games against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Los Angeles Rams, Kansas City Chiefs and Cincinnati Bengals before their Week 10 bye week. They need to pick up a couple of wins to avoid being out of the playoff picture by the time they embark on their bye week.
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