NY Jets have had no contact with Davante Adams amid uncertain future

The NY Jets are set to enter an offseason of significant uncertainty following the hirings of head coach Aaron Glenn and general manager Darren Mougey. The first order of business for the organization will be determining the future of Aaron Rodgers and, by proxy, Davante Adams.

The Jets have reportedly been in constant communication with Rodgers since the season ended, with Glenn making it clear at his introductory press conference that he intends to sort out his quarterback's future plans in the near future. The same can't be said about Adams, however.

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported on Thursday that the Jets have not been in contact with Adams since Glenn and Mougey were hired last month. Adams, much like Rodgers, faces an uncertain future in New York.

The six-time Pro Bowl wide receiver is under contract for 2025 but is expected to be released, traded, or sign a new deal. So far, it’s unclear which path he and the team will take.

Will Davante Adams be back with the NY Jets in 2025?

Adams is technically under contract with the Jets through the 2026 season, but with a $35.64 million cap hit in each of the next two years and no guaranteed money remaining, there's approximately a zero percent chance he plays on that contract.

When the Jets traded for Adams midseason last year, they intentionally left the final two years of his contract alone. That was done to allow future flexibility for both Adams and the Jets. They only committed to him for the 2024 season.

That's largely because Adams' future is directly tied to Rodgers. The assumption is that Adams will only be back with the Jets in 2025 if Rodgers is his quarterback. Adams hasn't publicly stated such, but that's the overwhelming consensus.

At 32 years old, Adams proved last season that he still has plenty left in the tank. The three-time All-Pro finished the year with 85 catches for 1,063 yards and eight touchdowns in just 14 games. He was one of the most productive receivers in the NFL after getting traded to the Jets.

Unfortunately, the Jets don't control his future — Adams has all the leverage. The Jets aren't going to keep Adams on their roster with a cap hit of over $35 million next season, meaning they need him to play ball on a restructure.

If Adams doesn't want to play for the Jets next season, he could simply refuse a restructure and force the team to either keep him at his current salary (which they won't) or allow him to find a new home.

Theoretically, the Jets could convince Adams to stay without Rodgers, but at this stage of his career, the All-Pro receiver is still chasing his first Super Bowl ring. He’ll likely want to play for a contender in 2025, and without Rodgers, there’s little reason for him to stay loyal to the Jets.

It's possible the Jets could take a swing on Adams' former quarterback Derek Carr — who he played with both at Fresno State and in the NFL with the Raiders — if he becomes available, but that's also far from a certainty.

Ultimately, Adams' future is tied to that of Aaron Rodgers. If the Jets decide to run it back for one more year in 2025, expect Adams to be on the team as well.

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