A reunion with Davante Adams or a blockbuster deal for DK Metcalf were bandied about on social media the entire week approaching free agency. To the chagrin of Green Bay, Adams found his new home, inking a two-year deal with the Los Angeles Rams; while the Seattle Seahawks dealt Metcalf to the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Before the likes of Sam Darnold, Chris Godwin and D.J. Reed officially hit free agency, a flurry of trades and extensions shook up the NFL landscape.
Davante Adams ‘ West Coast aspirations are coming true. The Rams are bringing in the All-Pro wide receiver, NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport reports. The Rams are giving the decorated receiver a two-year, $46MM deal, Rapoport adds. He will see $26MM guaranteed.
Now that the Packers missed out on Davante Adams and DK Metcalf, what’s the outlook at receiver in free agency and the draft?
The Los Angeles Rams have signed free agent wide receiver Davante Adams to a two-year, $46 million contract with $26 million guaranteed. Adams was released by the New York Jets last week as a salary cap casualty,
But coach Sean McVay is allergic to rebuilds or waiting for the action to come to him. He goes out and finds it. Aside from trade candidates DK Metcalf and Deebo Samuel, Adams is where the action is at wideout this spring. Although older than Chris Godwin, he’s more durable. Although less explosive than Metcalf, he remains more efficient.
The Pittsburgh Steelers will miss out on another top-flight wide receiver, though that is not too surprising since they have yet to sign a quarterback. Until they do that, it will be tough for the team to sign a top wide receiver.
The Steelers need help at receiver, cornerback, defensive tackle and maybe guard. Here are possible fits for each, plus a few wild cards.
The Steelers miss out on Davante Adams as he signs with the Rams. With WR options thinning before the 2025 league year, what’s next for Pittsburgh?