The connection between the Baltimore Ravens and star wide receiver Davante Adams just took a more intriguing turn. On Friday, Adams, who recently requested a trade from the Las Vegas Raiders, shared a cryptic image on his Instagram story featuring Edgar Allan Poe, the famed poet. The post raised eyebrows, as Poe not only spent much of his life in Baltimore, but also inspired the Ravens’ team name with his famous poem, “The Raven.” This sparked speculation that Adams might be hinting at something beyond a simple tribute to Poe.
Oh nothing, just Davante Adams posting a pic of Edgar Allen Poe… pic.twitter.com/7Usp4HbHfl
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) October 4, 2024
The Ravens have frequently been mentioned as a potential landing spot for Adams in trade discussions, but there have always been obstacles. These hurdles included salary cap concerns and the team’s perceived lack of need for another All-Pro receiver. While rumors have swirled, Ravens head coach John Harbaugh has remained cautious and non-committal when asked about the possibility of acquiring Adams. Earlier this week, Harbaugh avoided directly addressing the speculation, instead reiterating his support for the Ravens’ current roster.
“You know how we feel about our guys; I really can’t comment on anybody else’s players,” Harbaugh said. “We talked about Davante Adams a couple of weeks ago [when we played the Raiders], and I didn’t want to talk anything about him after the game – we had seen enough at that point. We love our guys.”
Despite being 31 years old, Adams is still considered one of the NFL’s top wide receivers. Baltimore has firsthand experience of his talent, as he put up 110 yards and a touchdown against them in the Raiders’ Week 2 upset win. Though Adams is currently sidelined with a hamstring injury, it’s believed he could return to action quickly if traded to a new team.
While the New York Jets are widely seen as the most likely destination for Adams—especially given the possibility of reuniting him with his former Packers teammate, quarterback Aaron Rodgers—the Ravens can’t be ruled out just yet. The combination of Adams’ mysterious Instagram post and the team’s interest in bolstering its offense keeps the door open for a potential deal. Whether Adams ends up in Baltimore or elsewhere, his future remains one of the most exciting storylines in the NFL.
