Why Ravens Fans Shouldn’t Get Their Hopes Up for Davante Adams

The Ravens always seem to be linked to big-name wide receivers whenever one becomes available via trade or free agency, with Las Vegas Raiders star Davante Adams being the latest.

NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported that Adams hopes to be traded to the New York Jets, where he would be reunited with former teammate Aaron Rodgers. However, Rapoport said Adams hasn’t discounted playing for other teams, and the Ravens might be among them.

“In fact, according to sources informed of Adams’ thinking, he is open to playing for several other teams,” Rapoport wrote. “The New Orleans Saints, Pittsburgh Steelers, Baltimore Ravens, Buffalo Bills, Dallas Cowboys and perhaps the San Francisco 49ers are among teams that either have inquired about the six-time Pro Bowler or are places Adams would be happy landing.”

While the thought of Adams joining quarterback Lamar Jackson and running back Derrick Henry is enticing, it’s probably a longshot.

“Look, this is probably an unlikely partnership,” The Athletic’s Jeff Zrebiec wrote. “The Ravens needed to do several contract restructures a few weeks ago to even get cap compliant, and GM Eric DeCosta has been forthcoming about how difficult it would be to add another significant contract anytime soon.”

The Baltimore Sun’s Brian Wacker expressed a similar opinion.

“The biggest hurdle that would prevent the Ravens from landing Adams is financial,” Wacker wrote. “Baltimore is already tight on salary cap space, with just $4.3 million in room, per Over The Cap. Adams, meanwhile, would immediately count $13.5 million against the cap, a number that will decline with each passing week down to $8.6 million at the [Nov. 5] trade deadline.

“That means the Raiders would likely have to eat some of his remaining salary and the Ravens would need to extend his deal, which currently includes $36…