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“As a kid from East Palo Alto who was always a Raiders fan, the last three years have been both a privilege and a realization of my childhood dream,” Adams wrote on Instagram after the trade. “I came to Las Vegas with the goal of bringing a championship to the city and have treasured every moment playing with that in mind. From Oakland to Las Vegas, Raider Nation has been and will always be a part of my family.”

The Raiders will receive a conditional third-round pick, which could become a second-rounder depending on Adams’ performance, according to league sources. The condition includes Adams making first- or second-team All-Pro or being on the active roster for the AFC Championship Game or the Super Bowl.

Per team sources, the Raiders are not covering any of Adams’ base salary. His remaining salary is roughly $11.59 million, according to Over the Cap.

The majority of the trade was agreed upon before the Jets’ game against the Buffalo Bills on Monday, and Adams flew to New Jersey that night, sources confirmed.

This trade reunites Adams with quarterback Aaron Rodgers, reviving one of the most successful quarterback-wide receiver duos of the past decade from their time with the Green Bay Packers. In his rookie season in 2014, Adams caught Rodgers’ 200th touchdown pass, and in 2020, he secured the quarterback’s 400th. During their eight years together, they combined for 67 more touchdowns, 622 completions, and 7,590 yards across 108 games.

This move feels like a continuation of what began when the Jets traded for Rodgers in April 2023. At that time, Rodgers had mentioned Adams as one of the players he’d love to see on the team, alongside other former Packers like Allen Lazard and Randall Cobb, who were signed, as well as Odell Beckham Jr. Though a trade for Adams didn’t materialize then, the Jets jumped at the opportunity once Adams requested a trade from Las Vegas.

“He’s made me look good many times,” Rodgers said about Adams on “The Pat McAfee Show” on Tuesday, adding, “We definitely got better today.”

Adams, a six-time Pro Bowler and three-time All-Pro, remains one of the league’s top receivers, as shown by his nine-catch, 110-yard performance in the Raiders’ Week 2 victory in Baltimore. However, his best seasons were with Rodgers. Behind the scenes, Rodgers had been advocating for the Jets to acquire Adams, and general manager Joe Douglas had checked in with the Raiders several times—during last year’s trade deadline and again in the offseason—but Las Vegas was not interested in moving him at those points.

Following the deal, Jets owner Woody Johnson cited Adams’ connection with Rodgers as a key motivation for completing the trade.

“We know they have great chemistry,” Johnson said. “Anyone would be interested in this guy. He’s proven his talent.”

Johnson added that Adams “enhances everything” about the Jets’ offense, and his relationship with Rodgers is “crucial.”

Johnson further discussed the Jets’ recent changes, expressing optimism about the impact on their 2024 season.

“Overthinking is overrated,” Johnson remarked when asked how quickly the Jets could turn things around. “We have to focus on the games ahead and aim to win every week. That’s the basics.”

He also referenced a quote from the movie “Talladega Nights,” spoken by Will Ferrell’s character, Ricky Bobby: “You’re not a thinker, you’re a driver,” highlighting his belief in following instincts to build a winning team and culture.

Adams was visibly frustrated with the Raiders’ quarterback situation last season. He expressed dissatisfaction on the field, once slamming his helmet in frustration, and criticized Jimmy Garoppolo’s play on the Netflix documentary “Receiver.” Sources say he was upset when the coaching staff initially started Gardner Minshew over Aidan O’Connell this season. Adams believed O’Connell, who later replaced Minshew as the starter in Week 6, was the better passer.

Although Adams declared a “fresh start” in July, underlying tensions remained. He left training camp to attend the birth of his first son, which the team expected to be a short absence, but he stayed away for 10 days. Upon his return, he refused to play in the second preseason game due to soreness, despite coach Antonio Pierce indicating all healthy players would participate.

Adams surprised Pierce on September 30 by requesting a trade, according to sources. The Raiders agreed, as they preferred to move forward without a player who no longer wanted to be with the team.

Pierce was asked where things went wrong with Adams.

“I’m not sure,” Pierce responded. “You’d have to ask Davante.”

The Raiders originally traded first- and second-round picks to the Packers in 2022 for Adams, with hopes of making a Super Bowl run following a playoff appearance. Since then, the team has gone 16-24, fired general manager Dave Ziegler and head coach Josh McDaniels, and released quarterback Derek Carr, a key reason Adams had wanted to join the Raiders.

Adams missed the last three games due to a hamstring injury, with his final appearance for the Raiders coming in a Week 3 loss to the Carolina Panthers. Going forward, the Raiders’ primary receivers will be Jakobi Meyers, Tre Tucker, and DJ Turner.

Adams, appearing alongside Rodgers on “The Pat McAfee Show,” assured fans he’s ready to play immediately. “I feel great,” Adams said. “I worked with the staff in Vegas, and they got me back to full health. I’m ready to go, and I think we can pick up right where we left off.”

The only holdup to the trade was the Raiders’ demand for a second-round pick, which they eventually compromised on, and their insistence that the Jets take on the remainder of Adams’ salary. The New Orleans Saints and Pittsburgh Steelers had also inquired about Adams, while the Buffalo Bills monitored the situation.

Though Adams’ arrival makes the Jets’ offense stronger, it doesn’t solve all their problems. He will join Garrett Wilson to form one of the NFL’s top receiving duos, but challenges remain, including Rodgers’ age and the team’s head coaching situation.

In 2020, during Rodgers’ first of two consecutive MVP seasons, Adams told ESPN: “Rodgers is the best quarterback in the league, and I’m the best receiver. Nobody is doing what we do.”

However, Rodgers is no longer in his prime. In Week 5 in London, he had one of his worst performances ever, throwing three interceptions in a game for only the sixth time in his 235-game career. Although he’s shown glimpses of his brilliance, he’s been hampered by injuries, including a low ankle sprain in the Week 5 loss to the Vikings.

The Jets are also breaking in interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich. Their upcoming schedule is challenging, with road games against Pittsburgh and New England and a home game against the Houston Texans.

Adams, Rodgers, and offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett had a successful run together in Green Bay from 2019 to 2021, but that was under Packers head coach Matt LaFleur, who called the plays. With the Jets, Hackett’s play-calling duties have been handed over to passing game coordinator Todd Downing.

There is also the matter of Garrett Wilson, who struggled to build chemistry with Rodgers in the first four games. How he reacts to Adams’ arrival, given Adams’ close relationship with Rodgers, remains to be seen. Wilson will no longer be the Jets’ primary receiver, though he may benefit from defenses shifting attention to Adams. The young receiver is eligible for a contract extension this offseason, making his relationship with Adams a dynamic to watch closely.

At the end of the day, Adams’ presence improves the Jets’ offense. With Wilson, Adams, Lazard, and Mike Williams as targets, the Jets have a strong receiving corps. Combined with running backs Breece Hall and Braelon Allen and tight end Tyler Conklin, the offense has the potential to be powerful.

Plus, Rodgers is 16 touchdowns away from reaching 500 for his career, and Adams might just catch that milestone pass.

Fantasy Impact of the Trade

The trade is good news for Rodgers but less so for Wilson. In Week 5, Wilson’s 22 targets led to just 101 yards, and with Adams now the top option, Wilson’s production may take a hit. Lazard will still be a key red-zone target for Rodgers, while Adams’ arrival puts Wilson and Lazard in a battle for the No. 2 spot. Adams is now a mid-to-high WR2 with WR1 potential, while Wilson and Lazard remain WR3s, with Lazard benefiting from the potential for more touchdowns.

Mark Davis’ Reaction to the Trade

Raiders owner Mark Davis was at the NFL fall owners’ meetings when the trade was completed. While he wasn’t pleased to see Adams go, he commended general manager Tom Telesco for managing the trade well.

“It’s part of the business,” Davis said. “Players come and go. If things don’t work out, they don’t work out. Tom Telesco did a good job today of keeping us on track for the future without distractions.”

When asked why things didn’t work out with Adams, Davis deferred to Telesco and head coach Antonio Pierce, stating, “They make the football decisions. I consult, but they have the final say.”

Though the Raiders could have secured a better trade package by paying down Adams’ salary, they chose not to, according to league sources.