The New York Jets are limping toward the end of a disastrous 2024 season, with organizational upheaval looming on the horizon. Head coach Robert Saleh has already been dismissed, general manager Joe Douglas was let go last month, and uncertainty looms large over the roster, including the futures of quarterback Aaron Rodgers and wide receiver Davante Adams.
Rodgers’ return to the Jets appears unlikely despite his expressed interest, leaving Adams-acquired mid-season in a blockbuster trade-at a crossroads. The All-Pro wideout joined the Jets hoping to rekindle the chemistry he shared with Rodgers during their years in Green Bay. Instead, he finds himself in a worse situation than he left behind with the Las Vegas Raiders.
Ian Rapoport discusses Aaron Rodgers’ future with the New York Jets
Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Adams addressed the swirling uncertainty about his future with the franchise. “That’s a great question, and I truly don’t have the answer to it right now,” Adams said. “I would love to be a part of this football team. I love these guys. I came in day one, I was welcomed…But it’s a business, and there’s a lot of pieces contractually.”
Adams, under contract for two more seasons, carries a hefty $35 million cap hit in each. The Jets must decide if retaining him at that price aligns with their long-term plans or if that money is better allocated to rebuild a roster reeling from a string of missteps in 2024. Adams acknowledged the financial and logistical hurdles but expressed hope that the team finishes the season strong, giving leadership reason to invest in his future.
For Adams, much of his fate hinges on Rodgers. The quarterback’s uncertain status, coupled with the team’s apparent disinterest in bringing him back, complicates the picture. Rodgers’ arrival was a major reason Adams pushed for a trade to New York. Without Rodgers, Adams’ motivations for staying may wane.
Davante Adams’ future tied to Jets’ overhaul and potential reunions
If Rodgers does depart, it could prompt Adams to seek a reunion with another former quarterback, Derek Carr, now with the New Orleans Saints. Carr and Adams had success together in Las Vegas, and the Saints or another team with a stable quarterback situation could emerge as a landing spot if Adams and the Jets part ways.
“I can’t control everything,”Adams said when asked about a potential reunion with Rodgers elsewhere. “All I can do is keep playing my game and let the rest work itself out.”
As the Jets prepare for a likely overhaul, Adams remains one of their most valuable assets. Whether they choose to retain him or use his talent to acquire additional draft capital could define their offseason. For now, Adams is focused on finishing the year strong, but the fallout from a season full of unmet expectations is already shaping the franchise’s future.
With the Jets facing tough decisions on Rodgers, Adams, and the direction of the team, the 2024 offseason promises to be one of reckoning. One thing is clear: the dominoes will fall fast once the season ends.
