Report: All-Pro safety Jamal Adams demands trade from Jets
Strong safety Jamal Adams of the New York Jets reacts during the second half of the game at MetLife Stadium on November 26, 2017 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
By Ty Anderson, 985TheSportsHub.com
Frustrated with the lack of progress on a contract extension, superstar safety Jamal Adams has demanded a trade from the New York Jets, The Jets-Jamal Adams situation continues to deteriorate. Adams informed the team he wants to be traded, a source tells ESPN. #Jets
— Rich Cimini (@RichCimini) June 18, 2020">according to ESPN Jets reporter Rich Cimini.
While the two-time Pro Bowler’s frustrations with his situation aren’t exactly new, Thursday may have featured the true tipping point, as In response to a comment on Instagram, Jets All Pro S Jamal Adams speaks on contract negotiations and concludes with “Maybe it’s time to move on!” pic.twitter.com/aGjJ1Vda3s
— Field Yates (@FieldYates) June 18, 2020">Adams went on Instagram and replied to a comment with “maybe it’s time to move on” earlier in the day. In that comment, Adams brought up other players who have been paid or will be paid later this summer, refusing to give the Jets the pandemic copout, and mentioned how he’s looking out for himself, just like the organization (the Jets) will.
The news could not be coming at a worse time for the Jets, really, as the 24-year-old is fresh off what was the first First Team All-Pro honor of his career behind a career-high 6.5 sacks in 14 games last season. Adams also totaled a career-high 10 tackles for a loss, and compiled 75 total tackles for the Jets.
The No. 6 overall pick from the 2017 NFL Draft, Adams has 272 tackles, 28 tackles for a loss, 12 sacks, and two interceptions in 46 career games for New York.
According to Here are the seven teams to which Jets’ Pro-Bowl safety Jamal Adams would welcome a trade, per source:
🏈Ravens
🏈Cowboys
🏈Texans
🏈Chiefs
🏈Eagles
🏈49ers
🏈Seahawks
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) June 18, 2020">ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Adams would ‘welcome’ a trade to Chiefs, Cowboys, Eagles, Ravens, Seahawks, Texans, or 49ers.
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