New York Jets All-Pro safety Jamal Adams has made it clear in more ways than one he wants out of dodge.
The former top-10 pick just recently requested a trade from the team after months of contractual issues. We’re now hearing some more when it comes to Adams’ unhappiness, and it’s not terribly shocking.
Again, this isn’t anywhere near a surprise. Gase has had his issues with star Jets players since he was hired to be their head coach ahead of last season. That includes fellow former All-Pro, running back Le’Veon Bell.
The Chicago Bears signed Eddie Jackson to a four-year, $58.4 million extension back in January, making him the highest-paid safety in NFL history.
It stands to reason that Adams is looking at $15-plus million annually on an extension. The No. 6 overall pick back in 2017, Adams is set to earn a base salary of just $825,000 this season. He’s under contract for 2021 with a salary of $9.86 million.
Having earned two Pro Bowl trips in his first three seasons, Adams is obviously in line for a raise. Whether that comes from the Jets or another team remains to be seen.
Following Adams’ trade request earlier this month, it was noted that he’d accept a trade to seven teams. This list includes a Dallas Cowboys squad that has been linked to Adams on a near never-ending loop over the past several months.
Any move to acquire Adams would likely come at a cost of multiple draft picks, including at least one first-rounder. Add in his demand for a raise, and a trade might be hard to work out before the 2020 NFL season starts.