DeShon Elliott’s bold suggestion for the Steelers to acquire Davante Adams involves his Mercedes G-Wagon.
Recently, Davante Adams has been a hot topic in the NFL following his trade request from the Las Vegas Raiders. There’s been a lot of speculation about his potential landing spots, with many initially believing the New York Jets were the frontrunners. However, that shifted after the Jets unexpectedly fired head coach Robert Saleh on Tuesday, creating uncertainty around their trade plans.
Despite the Jets’ turmoil, interest in Davante Adams remains strong. Pittsburgh Steelers safety DeShon Elliott quickly advocated for his team as a potential destination for the star receiver. On The Sick Podcast, Elliott passionately argued for bringing Adams to Pittsburgh, stating, “I’d love for him to be a Steeler. That would help us a lot. He wants to go elsewhere—bring him here. If we need to sell my G-Wagon, we can do it.”
Adams, who joined the Raiders in March 2022 following a major trade from the Green Bay Packers, signed a five-year, $140 million extension shortly after. Now in the third year of that contract, the 31-year-old receiver is looking for a fresh start, and the Raiders seem willing to let him go.
What are the Raiders asking for Adams? NFL insider Tony Pauline from Sportskeeda reports that the Raiders are seeking a second-round draft pick in exchange for him. Pauline also noted that four teams are interested: the New York Jets, Buffalo Bills, Pittsburgh Steelers, and New Orleans Saints.
However, both the Jets and Saints are facing challenges. The Jets are currently led by interim coach Jeff Ulbrich after the firing of Robert Saleh, and they have not made any definitive moves yet. Meanwhile, the Saints are dealing with quarterback Derek Carr’s injury, which he sustained during their loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday Night Football.
Not everyone agrees with the Raiders’ asking price. Former Patriots head coach Bill Belichick voiced doubts on The Pat McAfee Show, questioning whether a second-round pick is too high for Adams.
“I’d be shocked if they can get that for him,” Belichick remarked, expressing doubts about whether Adams would want a new contract after being traded.
“You have to be cautious… do you want to find yourself in a situation like the Jets did with Reddick, where you trade for a player and then can’t finalize a contract?”
