The Las Vegas Raiders are reportedly reluctant to trade Davante Adams and are prepared to keep the wide receiver, which could have financial implications for Tom Brady
The intentions of Birmingham City investor Tom Brady may be hampered by the Las Vegas Raiders’ unwillingness to let go of outstanding receiver Davante Adams.
When Adams announced earlier this month that he wanted to leave the Raiders, the NFL community was in a frenzy. The 31-year-old veteran isn’t receiving “phone-is-ringing-off-the-hook interest” despite interest from other teams, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
It’s possible that the Raiders’ high trade demands—they’re want a second-round draft selection and more for the six-time Pro Bowler—are the reason for this lacklustre reaction rather than Adams’ skill.
While Dak Prescott takes some time to reflect, Miami Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel confirmed Tua Tagovailoa’s return and talked about the team’s future while Jerry Jones addressed the Dallas Cowboys’ uncertainty. The Raiders expect that any team interested in Adams will also take on the cost of his contract in a possible trade.
The Raiders appear more interested in keeping their star player than trading him for less than they think he is worth because NFL executives are reluctant to accept the demanding terms. The Raiders pay Adams’ weekly gameplay fee of £752,000 each week he stays with them.
Even worse, the Mirror claims that Adams has missed the last three games due to a hamstring injury sustained during practice prior to the Raiders’ 20-16 Week 4 victory over the Cleveland Browns.
Despite his recent absence, Adams demonstrated earlier in the season that he is still a formidable opponent. The Raiders’ investment in Adams is clearly going to pay off, as evidenced by his 18 receptions from 27 targets for 209 yards and a touchdown in the first three games.
Brady, who is rumoured to be close to owning a minority stake in the Raiders, may soon be able to enjoy the financial benefits.
According to ESPN, the NFL autumn league meeting in Atlanta is probably where Brady’s status as a minority owner will be established. Brady’s ownership proposal has already been examined by the NFL’s finance committee, which will propose it to all 32 team owners on Tuesday. Only 24 owners must approve the plan for it to be approved.
Brady will own 10% of the Raiders, a team Forbes estimated at £4.7 billion last year, after the agreement is finalised. The deal was changed after the league’s financial committee said it was being offered at an excessively steep discount, despite the fact that it was first accepted in May by former NFL quarterback and businessman Tom Wagner and team owner Mark Davis.
During the early talks, Davis expressed his excitement about Brady’s possible involvement with the Raiders, stating ESPN they had a preliminary deal awaiting NFL permission. Davis emphasised the historic significance of the transaction by saying, “We’re excited for Tom to join the Raiders.” “And it’s exciting because he will be just the third player in the history of the National Football League to become an owner.”
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