Jamal Adams Calls Out Jets GM Joe Douglas Over Trade Rumors

Jamal Adams will stay with the Jets despite the Cowboys' reported interest in trading for the safety.

Safety Jamal Adams will stay with the Jets following Tuesday's trade deadline.

Adams was reportedly among many players the Jets were considering trading, including running back Le'Veon Bell.

The NFL Network's Ian Rapoport was the first to report on Tuesday that the Cowboys were interested in trading for Adams, a native of the Dallas area. ESPN's Ryan Clark added that the safety reportedly wants to return to Texas and play for the Cowboys. The Ravens were also pursuing Adams ahead of the trade deal but could not reach an agreement with New York, reports ESPN's Adam Schefter.

The Jets reportedly asked for a first rounder and two second rounders from Dallas to complete the deal, according to Rapoport.

The #Cowboys engaged in talks with the #Jets on S Jamal Adams and NYJ was only willing to part with Adams for a 1st rounder and two 2nd rounders, per me and @SlaterNFL. That is a LOT and shows Adams’ value.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 29, 2019

Adams, 24, has been vocal about his discontent with the Jets' losing record but is popular with fans. The safety made it clear Tuesday night that he didn't ask for a trade, then followed by criticizing general manager Joe Douglass. 

Any reports of me asking to be traded from the New York Jets are completely false.

— Jamal Adams (@Prez) October 29, 2019

At the end of the week last week, I sat down with the GM and Coach Gase and told them I want to be here in New York. I was told yesterday by my agent that the GM then went behind my back and shopped me around to teams, even after I asked him to keep me here! Crazy business.

— Jamal Adams (@Prez) October 29, 2019

The Jets selected Adams with the sixth overall pick in the 2017 draft out of LSU. Through two and a half seasons in New York, he has tallied 235 tackles, 5.5 sacks and four forced fumbles. Adams was selected for his first and only Pro Bowl in 2018.

Adams is under contract for two more seasons after signing a four-year, $22.3 million rookie deal in 2017.

The Cowboys have gone 1–6 so far this season and are third in the AFC East.