The buzz surrounding Las Vegas Raider wide receiver Davante Adams' potential move to the Baltimore Ravens continues to grow, and NFL legend Larry Fitzgerald is just the latest to weigh in on the speculation. Appearing on the Rich Eisen Show, Fitzgerald didn't hold back his excitement at the idea of Adams joining the Ravens, particularly alongside dynamic weapons like Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry.
The Hall of Fame wide receiver believes Adams would instantly elevate Baltimore's offense to a new level, and it's easy to see why.
Larry Fitzgerald thinks Davante Adams makes Ravens elite
Fitzgerald’s take is clear: "The Baltimore Ravens... man, you put him on that team, knowing there's gonna be eight men in the box every single snap to take Lamar and King Henry away, and you give him one-on-one coverage... I like that. That bodes well for them."
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The point Fitzgerald is making here is that Adams, with his elite route-running and ability to win one-on-one matchups, would feast in an offense that forces defenses to stack the box to stop Baltimore’s ground game. Adams would become an immediate go-to target for Lamar Jackson, creating nightmare scenarios for opposing defenses.
This isn’t the first time trade rumors have swirled around Davante Adams and a potential move to Baltimore. As previously covered on Ebony Bird, Adams has been sending out cryptic messages on social media, fueling speculation about a change of scenery.
His cryptic Edgar Allan Poe post certainly had Ravens fans buzzing, and when a player of Adams' caliber openly shows potential interest, it’s hard to ignore the possibilities.
If the Ravens were to pull off a trade for Adams, it would make sense both on the field and financially. As previously suggested, Baltimore has the assets for a compelling trade package that the Las Vegas Raiders might not be able to refuse. The Ravens could offer young talent or draft capital to bring in the star wide receiver, making Baltimore one of the most feared offenses in the league.
How Davante Adams transcends Ravens offense
From a schematic standpoint, Adams would thrive in the Ravens’ offense. The presence of Derrick Henry in the backfield forces teams to commit extra defenders to stop the run, leaving Jackson with more favorable matchups downfield. Adding Adams to this equation would be a game-changer. As Fitzgerald pointed out, “one-on-one coverage” for a receiver like Adams spells trouble for opposing defenses, especially with the Ravens’ dual-threat capabilities.
Ultimately, while the trade remains speculative, Larry Fitzgerald’s endorsement of Adams in Baltimore highlights just how dangerous this move could make the Ravens. With Jackson, Henry, and Adams on the field, Baltimore’s offense could shift from dynamic to downright unstoppable.
Whether or not the Ravens pull the trigger on this deal remains to be seen, but it’s clear that if they do, it would send shockwaves through the league. The pieces are in place, and as Fitzgerald noted, it’s an opportunity that bodes well for Baltimore.