Davante Adams’ playing status revealed for Week 5

Dec 4, 2022; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) walks off the field after the Raiders defeated the Los Angeles Chargers 27-20 at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports

Davante Adams may or may not be traded before Sunday, but even if he is not, he will not be suiting up for the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 5.

Adams is not expected to play Sunday against the Denver Broncos due to a hamstring injury, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Depending on whether the Raiders move to quickly trade Adams, it is possible that he has already played his final game with the organization.

Raiders WR Davante Adams is not expected to play Sunday vs. the Broncos due to his hamstring injury, per league sources. pic.twitter.com/p6sBWjsyPz

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 2, 2024

There may be some skepticism over the injury diagnosis, but his hamstring problem predates the public trade request and was viewed as a week-to-week injury. It seems unlikely that he would have played no matter what given those reports.

Of course, this is taking place against a backdrop of Adams asking the Raiders to move him, and they appear open to doing so. When they might do it is unclear, but there is at least a decent chance we have already seen the last of Adams with the Raiders.