Chiefs Back Out Of Massive Trade (Report)

   

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The Kansas City Chiefs are going into week seven of the NFL season having come off their bye week after starting the season a perfect 5-0.  Kansas City’s quest for a three-peat has started off as well as they could have hoped.

At the trade deadline, however, Kansas City could be buyers to solidify an area of weakness.  As it turns out, that almost happe

Kansas City Chiefs Back Out Of Massive Trade (Report)

Oct 10, 2022; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire (25) tackles Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) in the first half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images
Oct 10, 2022; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire (25) tackles Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) in the first half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: ​Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports

According to Nate Lunak of Total Pro Sports:

Of course, when a player of his caliber is believed to be on the trade block, many teams will call to check in and make offers.

One team rumored to be in the mix was the Kansas City Chiefs after suffering big losses like Rashee Rice and Hollywood Brown to season-ending injuries.

While appearing on the “Up And Adams Show”, Davante discussed some teams interested in a trade.

Kay Adams then asked him if the Chiefs were in the mix. Davante quickly responded, “Negative”

 

Nov 26, 2023; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) makes a catch as Kansas City Chiefs cornerback L'Jarius Sneed (38) defends during the second quarter at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images
Nov 26, 2023; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) makes a catch as Kansas City Chiefs cornerback L’Jarius Sneed (38) defends during the second quarter at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports

It is unlikely that the Raiders would have considered giving up one of their best players to a division rival unless they offered a better package than the Jets did.

The Raiders aren’t in the position to be handing the Chiefs such an amazing advantage that would immediately boost their chances of reaching yet another Super Bowl.

Oct 10, 2022; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) runs the ball in for a touchdown pursued by Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Rashad Fenton (27) in the first half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images
Oct 10, 2022; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) runs the ball in for a touchdown pursued by Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Rashad Fenton (27) in the first half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports