The Cowboys are not interested in trading for Davante Adams

The Cowboys traded for a star receiver from the Raiders in 2018, giving up a first-round draft pick in the process. Amari Cooper spent four seasons in Dallas, making 292 receptions for 3,893 yards and 27 touchdowns as well as one Pro Bowl, and although the Cowboys insist they have no regrets about trading him to the Browns for a fifth-round pick in 2022, they should they do it.

Another of the Raiders’ star receivers is now in the trade, and the Cowboys need another wideout to pair with CeeDee Lamb. These facts, along with the fact that Mike McCarthy coached Davante Adams in Green Bay, give Cowboys fans dreams. Unfortunately, Adams will not play for the Cowboys this season.

The Cowboys are expected to have no interest in Adams, a source confirmed.

The team isn’t looking for another No. 1 receiver after giving CeeDee Lamb a four-year, $136 million contract extension in August. Adams still owes $13.5 million of his $17.5 million salary and bonuses for this season. He is under contract through 2026, but his salaries increase to $35.640 million in the next two seasons and $36.640 million for 2025 and 2026, respectively, although he no longer has any guaranteed money after this season.

Adams would likely have to agree to a restructured contract to make a trade possible, but it could turn out he’s on a one-year loan, and with the Cowboys injured on defense, they’re a real contender this season.

The Cowboys also need all the draft picks they can get since they don’t spend much money in free agency each year to fill out their roster.

Additionally, Dallas must pay edge rusher Micah Parsons in the offseason after recently paying Lamb and quarterback Dak Prescott. Parsons is expected to become the highest-paid non-quarterback at more than $35 million per season.

The Cowboys didn’t focus on Derrick Henry this offseason when they needed (and still need) a starting running back and wouldn’t have had to give up compensation for him. So no, the Cowboys won’t be calling the Raiders about Adams.