Davante Adams has spoken for the first time since reportedly being traded to the Jets.
The star wide receiver answered the phone when former teammate James Jones Facetimed him on FS1’s The Facility and said, “I’m ready. I’m done. More was not possible [excited].
He also told the show that his flight to New Jersey left at midnight last night, suggesting the transaction may have even taken place before it was reported today.
According to NFL Network’s Ian RapoportThe Raiders will reportedly acquire a conditional third-round draft pick — which could become a second-rounder based on Adams’ performance.
According to multiple reports, the Jets will also pick up the remainder of Adams’ $11.59 million salary this season.”
Davante Adams reunites with good friend and former teammate Aaron Rodgers in New York
Adams made his first comments since the trade on Fox Sports 1 when his former teammate James Jones FaceTimed him
The trade follows intense speculation about Adams’ future, with the Jets and his close friend and former teammate Rodgers always considered a possible landing spot.
The 31-year-old previously spent eight seasons with Rodgers in Green Bay, where they formed a close relationship both on and off the field.
Adams will have to start in New York as the Jets are 2-4 after a close loss to Buffalo on Monday night.
When reporters asked about the trade Tuesday, owner Woody Johnson stated that “thinking is overrated.”
“You have to look ahead,” he said said. ‘We have to look forward to the games we will play every week and try to win them all. You just have to go with your instincts and determine what is best to build a team.”
He went on to say that Adams will “open everything up,” and that “the status quo is killing.”
As Johnson mentioned, the reported trade for Adams came during a period of massive change for the Jets.
Head coach Robert Saleh was fired last week and replaced on an interim basis by defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich, while offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett was stripped of his play-calling duties in place of Todd Downing.
More to follow