Rams, WR Davante Adams agree to two-year contract

The Rams made a big splash Sunday ahead of the opening of free agency, signing All-Pro wide receiver Davante Adams to a two-year contract, the club announced.

Adams, who after being released by the Jets was free to sign a contract ahead of the opening of the legal tampering period Monday, is the first big offseason addition for the Rams, who already agreed to a restructured contract with quarterback Matthew Stafford and re-signed left tackle Alaric Jackson and receiver Tutu Atwell this month.

The 32-year-old Adams is a three-time All-Pro and six-time Pro Bowler who has twice led the NFL in receiving touchdowns. He is entering his 12th NFL season after a standout career at Fresno State, but has shown little sign of slowing down.

Split across time with the Jets and the Raiders, he still accounted for 1,063 yards and eight touchdowns in 2024. It marked the fifth straight season Adams has surpassed 1,000 passing yards.

With the deal, reportedly worth $46 million with $26 million guaranteed, Adams joins Puka Nacua as Stafford’s one-two punch in the receiving game. His arrival also is likely the final blow to any chance that longtime Ram Cooper Kupp returns for 2025 after being put on the trading block last month.

Beyond his receiving accolades, Adams fits in culturally to what the Rams’ receiver room does in both aspects of the offense, known as a willing and capable blocker in the run game.