Davante Adams is coping with a hamstring damage and he shall be out of the Raiders’ lineup for Sunday’s contest in opposition to the Browns. The All-Professional wideout is ready to be sidelined for an extended interval, nevertheless.
Adams’ damage occurred throughout Vegas’ Thursday observe and ESPN’s Adam Schefter and Paul Gutierrez report he’s anticipated to be out for a number of weeks. Hamstring accidents can typically linger and gamers prematurely returning to the sector can result in lengthier absences. The Raiders will little doubt proceed with warning on this case.
Since being acquired by way of commerce in 2022, Adams as served because the workforce’s high wideout. The 31-year-old totaled 203 catches throughout his first two campaigns in Vegas and expectations stay excessive for his output transferring ahead. His 209 yards lead the workforce in 2024, underscoring how impactful his absence shall be within the passing sport. Whereas missed time may decrease Adams’ commerce worth, the ESPN report reiterates such a transfer shouldn’t be into account (as was the case throughout the offseason).
Nonetheless, the six-time Professional Bowler was considered within the build-up to the season as a commerce candidate relying on how the marketing campaign performed out. The Raiders sit at 1-2 after a lopsided loss to the Panthers. Head coach Antonio Pierce made his displeasure clear within the aftermath of that contest, resulting in hypothesis vital modifications may very well be coming. Quarterback Gardner Minshew stays atop the depth chart, nevertheless. The veteran will now depend on different pass-catching choices in the intervening time.
Tight finish Brock Bowers has loved a powerful begin to his rookie season, registering a minimum of 41 yards in every sport thus far. Vegas’ high choose in April’s draft shall be anticipated to tackle a bigger goal share in Adams’ absence. On the receiver spot, veteran Jakobi Meyers is now positioned to deal with an elevated workload alongside fellow starter Tre Tucker. The latter posted 96 yards and a landing on seven receptions final week and Vegas’ offense would welcome a repeat efficiency on Sunday.
Inserting Adams on injured reserve would require a four-game absence. It stays to be seen if such a transfer turns into mandatory, however his standing shall be value watching intently over the close to future because the Raiders (a workforce which shall be with out Maxx Crosby on Sunday) look to keep away from a 1-3 begin to the season.
