It’s a miracle. The moment Davante Adams donned a New York Jets jersey, he’s as good as new. The hamstring injury that popped up in practice and had him out the past three games is gone. Just watch as he trots onto the practice field, ready to go in his new green and white Jets uniform.
that 1️⃣7️⃣ lookin’ clean pic.twitter.com/Q0w2lhZkDO
— New York Jets (@nyjets) October 16, 2024
This after not practicing sing just prior to requesting a trade.
This should come as no real surprise. His timetable for return was always, oddly (but not really), the exact amount of time it took to trade him.
Now just a day after joining the Jets, he is expecting to play this week for the Jets. Quite the miracle.
And after missing the past three games with an hamstring injury, Adams also is planning to make his Jets’ debut Sunday night vs. the Steelers, per source. https://t.co/7X1CJNaOzQ
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 15, 2024
I guess it’s like they say, “What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas.”
All snark aside, there was really no way the Raiders could let Davante play once he requested a trade. It just got kind of ridiculous when the head coach is suggesting that if Adams were ready to go, he would play. That would be awkward to say the least, and considerably damaging to the team dynamic. And if he had even a tweak to his hamstring, it would risk killing any trade in the works if he were to aggravate it.
For the Raiders, it’s a good thing that Davante is ready to go right away. It raises the possibility that the conditions on the trade that would turn into a second round pick.
So, good for Davante. He’s healthy and happy. And the Raiders can move on.
