Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams has ignited a frenzy among NFL fans with a cryptic Instagram post that appears to hint at his next team. The 31-year-old, who is expected to be traded, shared a picture of Edgar Allan Poe, the poet whose work inspired the name of the Baltimore Ravens.
Adams also posted a quote from Poe: 'Believe nothing you hear and half of what you see.' The post comes amid widespread speculation about his future, with the New York Jets and a reunion with quarterback Aaron Rodgers previously considered the frontrunners.
A move to the Ravens would be a major development for Baltimore, who started the season among Super Bowl favourites but have struggled in their first four games. They lost their opener to the Kansas City Chiefs and were beaten 26-23 by the Raiders in Week 2, a game in which Adams scored a touchdown.
Adams reportedly told the Raiders on Monday that he wants to leave, triggering interest from multiple teams. The NFL website reported earlier this week that he preferred a move to the Jets to link up with Rodgers, his former Green Bay Packers teammate. However, Poe, though he moved to New York, is buried in Baltimore and remains closely associated with that city.
Adams played alongside Rodgers in Green Bay until 2021, when he signed a five-year, $141 million deal with the Raiders. The Raiders face the Denver Broncos on Sunday, while the Ravens play the Cincinnati Bengals.
