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The New York Jets fired head coach Robert Saleh on Tuesday and New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr’s oblique injury could affect trade talks for Las Vegas Raiders forward Davante Adams.
“I think the events in New York and the events in New Orleans may have slowed down the discussions with these two teams, and we will see if and when they can regain some vigor,” reported Adam Schefter of ESPN during Tuesday’s show. NFL Live. “Because everyone expects Adams to be traded, we just don’t know where or when.”
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However, the NFL reporter Josina Anderson reported that Carr’s injury “does not necessarily impact New Orleans’ interest in pursuing trade talks for Adams.”
She added that “a deal on draft compensation is still needed. Energy on that part of a potential trade was stagnant even before Carr was injured” and noted that a source told her that “l “The urgency is for the Raiders to resolve the Davante problem.” situation, because they are the ones paying for it. »
And NFL Network’s Peter Schrager suggested that firing Saleh wouldn’t necessarily prevent a trade:
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My take on what’s happening at the Jets facility today: Joe Douglas is still working. The show continues at Florham Park and I don’t believe a head coaching change prohibits the Jets from making any changes or additions to the roster this week. Decipher what you would like to get out of it.
As for teams potentially in Adams’ market, The Athletic’s Tashan Reed, Vic Tafur and Dianna Russini reported that the Jets, Saints and Pittsburgh Steelers “remain interested in acquiring Adams after contacting the Raiders, while the Buffalo Bills are monitoring the situation.”
The Kansas City Chiefs, Baltimore Ravens and Washington Commanders are not pursuing Adams, according to this report, while the Dallas Cowboys “called about the six-time Pro Bowler, but passed, according to NFL sources.” league, because they don’t want to compete.” the rest of his base salary this season, or about $12.5 million. »
Adams has clear ties to the Jets and Saints, having played with Aaron Rodgers during their time together in Green Bay and Carr at the college (Fresno State) and professional levels (Raiders in 2022).
In New York, Adams would give the Jets a loaded quartet of receivers, joining Garrett Wilson, Allen Lazard and Mike Williams (assuming the Jets didn’t give up Lazard or Williams in the deal). In New Orleans, he would give the team a solid trio alongside Chris Olave and Rashid Shaheed.
Both teams could also use a spark. The Jets are now 2-3 after losing two straight games, leading to Saleh’s firing on Tuesday, a major decision with a crucial divisional game against the Buffalo Bills up 3-2 in Week 6.
The Saints, meanwhile, are now 2-3 after losing three straight games. The team appeared to be one of the best in the NFL after starting the season with wins over the Carolina Panthers and Dallas Cowboys, but came back down to earth after losses to the Philadelphia Eagles, Falcons of Atlanta and the Kansas City Chiefs.
Carr’s oblique injury, which will likely keep him out for several weeks – the Saints play twice in the next 10 days, with a showdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday before a Thursday night showdown against the Broncos from Denver on October 17 – won This won’t help the team reverse its fortunes. New Orleans will now have to choose between starting rookie Spencer Rattler or Jake Haener in Carr’s absence.
