Davante Adams Joins the Rams in Blockbuster Move – End of an Era for Cooper Kupp?
In a move shaking up the NFL landscape, six-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Davante Adams has agreed to a two-year deal with the Los Angeles Rams, signaling the likely departure of franchise icon Cooper Kupp.
This headline-grabbing transfer marks a major shift for Adams, who was released by the New York Jets on March 4, just weeks after the team severed ties with his longtime quarterback Aaron Rodgers. With the Jets undergoing a massive organizational reset, Adams now finds himself in sunny Los Angeles, ready to redefine his career.
The Deal: Big Money for a Big Move
The Rams secured Adams on a two-year contract, including an $8 million base salary in 2025 and $16 million in 2026. His 2025 base salary is fully guaranteed, alongside a $6 million roster bonus in 2026 and a $12 million signing bonus. The contract also includes $1 million in yearly incentives, giving Adams plenty of motivation to dominate in LA.
This move comes after Adams’ hefty contract in New York put him on the chopping block. The Jets cleared nearly $30 million in cap space by cutting ties with the star wideout, effectively closing the book on the Rodgers era, which ended in disaster with a 5-12 record last season.
From Green Bay to Vegas to New York – Now LA?
At 32 years old, Adams is still a premier wide receiver in the league, boasting a three-time First-Team All-Pro distinction. Despite a turbulent season with the Jets, he managed to put up impressive numbers, finishing with 67 catches, 854 yards, and seven touchdowns in just 11 games.
After a dominant stretch with Aaron Rodgers in Green Bay, where he became the Packers’ second all-time leader in touchdown receptions (93), Adams took his talents to Las Vegas in 2022. But his time with the Raiders was cut short when the Jets acquired him for a 2025 third-round pick—a move that ultimately backfired on New York.
A New Chapter in Hollywood – Can Adams Shine?
The Rams are clearly betting big on Adams to bring veteran leadership and elite playmaking to their offense. With Kupp’s future uncertain, this move could be a changing of the guard in LA’s receiving corps. Can Adams recapture his dominance in a system built for explosive plays?
One thing is for sure: the NFL just got a whole lot more interesting.
