The Pittsburgh Steelers could look a lot different by this time next week.
Pittsburgh has been looking for a boost for the receiver room and has been looking to land a star. The Steelers tried for San Francisco 49ers star Brandon Aiyuk but were unable to land him. Now, Las Vegas Raiders superstar Davante Adams could be the next target.
The Steelers have been linked to him since it was announced that Adams was looking for a way out of town. Pittsburgh could be an intriguing landing spot and has shown interest in a move.
Nothing has happened at this point, but trade talks involving Adams are expected to “intensify” next week, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
“Trade talks involving Davante Adams are expected to intensify next week as the Las Vegas Raiders star’s hamstring heals and as more teams weigh what they are willing to offer for the Pro Bowl wide receiver, league sources told ESPN,” Schefter said. “Talks are not thought to be as far along as some have intimated, according to sources, but that partly has to do with Adams’ health, as he continues to recover from a hamstring injury that could sideline him through Week 6, according to league sources.
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“Potential acquiring teams also are hesitant to make firm offers knowing that the Raiders could use those offers to establish a market for Adams…The Raiders have let interested teams know that team owner Mark Davis will not accept anything less than a second-round draft pick in return for Adams, along with additional compensation that could be in the form of a draft pick or a player, according to league sources.”
Could a blockbuster trade be on the horizon for the Steelers? Keep an eye on Adams.
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