NFL fans urging Raiders to release Davante Adams following a terrible Week 8 loss to Lions

The Las Vegas Raiders’ record dropped to 3-5 after their recent loss to the Detroit Lions on Monday night. With a final score of 14-26, the team now holds the third spot in the AFC West and seems unlikely to make it to the playoffs this season.

While the team’s downfall may not weigh heavily on its young stars, it’s been particularly tough for Adams, who has been selected for the Pro Bowl six times in his career. The veteran has been candid about his role on the offensive side of things throughout the year, and after the Week 8 loss, he appeared on the brink of emotional breakdown on the field.

Davante Adams looks frustrated on the Raiders bench

In the Raiders’ Week 8 loss to the Lions, Adams recorded one reception on seven targets for 11 yards. The team’s quarterback, Jimmy Garoppolo, missed a deep downfield pass to wide-open WR Adams, potentially costing them a touchdown. Frustrated, the receiver slammed his helmet on the sideline, then sat on the bench, muttering angrily before lowering his head in disappointment.

Following the match, the All-Pro star said he fell short of words after the match. He refrained from saying something in frustration that “get blown up by the media” shortly.

“I honestly don’t know what to say. I wish I had the words to say something that’s not going to get blown up by the media and taken out of context,” he said via USA Today.

When asked to elaborate on his feelings following the contest, Adams said he is in “frustration”. Just days after, the 30-year-old affirmed his happiness to be in Las Vegas saying he is 100% happy to be a Raider.

NFL fans urge Raiders to release Davante Adams

Just a few days ago, New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers called out the Raiders team for not utilizing Adams’ potential effectively. A-Rod’s slam stemmed from the receiver’s poor role on the team’s O-line in the game against the Green Bay Packers. As aforementioned, the WR himself seems unhappy with his diminishing role in the squad.

Following his latest outburst, the NFL community bashed the franchise for holding onto him while saying he definitely deserves an elite team.

A netizen wrote,” You can see his disappointment after every play, deserves better.”

Even former NFL star Robert Griffin III joined fans on social media, urging the Raiders to trade the six-time Pro Bowler. He mentioned that Adams had agreed to wear the team’s jersey and play with Derek Carr, but the team released the quarterback before they could create any lasting memories.

“Raiders should do Davante Adams a solid and trade him. He deserves it. He came there to play for his favorite team, they got rid of the QB he came there to play with and he has 1 catch tonight. Don’t subject him to anymore of this dysfunction.” he wrote.

Some netizens even suggested a few destinations for the WR ahead of the Oct. 31 trade deadlines.

A fan wrote,” Probably should trade him to the Eagles tomorrow.”

The wide receiver, visibly frustrated, stated to reporters after the game, “I don’t know what to say at this moment. I truly don’t.” he told reporters after the game.

The Raiders are set to make their return to Allegiant Stadium, where they will square off against the New York Giants on Sunday, November 5. After that, they will hit the road and lock horns against the Miami Dolphins at the Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday, November 19. Then, back to their home in Las Vegas to take on their arch-nemeses, the Kansas City Chiefs, on Sunday, November 26.