Dynamic NFL Trades and Quarterback Changes Shake Up League Landscape

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15/10/2024 19h32

**Davante Adams Joins Jets; Russell Wilson Poised for Steelers Debut**

In a stunning move, Davante Adams has been traded to the New York Jets, reuniting with his former Green Bay Packers teammate, Aaron Rodgers. According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, the Jets are sending a conditional third-round pick to the Las Vegas Raiders that could escalate to a second-round pick, depending on Adams' performance. This trade follows the Jets' narrow 23-20 loss to the Buffalo Bills on "Monday Night Football," during which their new interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich and offensive coordinator Todd Downing couldn't steer the team clear of mistakes.

In another quarterback shift, the Pittsburgh Steelers are preparing for veteran Russell Wilson to start taking first-team reps in practice this week. Wilson, who joined the Steelers in March and has now fully recovered from injury, is expected to make his debut this weekend as the Steelers face off against the Jets. Pittsburgh, currently 4-2 with Justin Fields, looks to Wilson to bring experienced leadership to their offensive lineup.

Meanwhile, the Detroit Lions have received a major setback with the loss of their star pass-rusher, Aidan Hutchinson. Hutchinson, leading the NFL with 6.5 sacks this season, suffered a broken tibia during a game in Dallas and is expected to miss the duration of the 2024 season following surgery. This injury is a significant blow to the Lions, who saw Hutchinson earn his first Pro Bowl selection last season after recording 11.5 sacks.

The Dallas Cowboys, despite being 3-0 on the road, have struggled at home, where they have allowed an alarming 39.7 points per game across three games. Following their worst home defeat during owner Jerry Jones' tenure, coinciding with his 82nd birthday, questions are swirling about head coach Mike McCarthy's future, though Jones has denied considering a coaching change. The Cowboys have a bye in Week 7 and will play their next two games on the road.

Adding to the wave of trades, the Cleveland Browns have sent wide receiver Amari Cooper to the Buffalo Bills. The Bills have traded a third-round pick for Cooper and a 2025 sixth-round pick, while the Browns receive a 2025 third-round pick and a 2026 seventh-rounder.

With Russell Wilson expected to take the helm for the Steelers against the Jets, the upcoming week promises significant action and new dynamics across the league as several teams navigate these high-profile changes.

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