Sources – Raiders could decide against trading Davante Adams

In a fluid and unpredictable situation that seems to be changing weekly, Davante Adams could remain with the Las Vegas Raiders rather than be traded, league sources told ESPN.

Adams has received interest from other teams, but as a source told ESPN, it's not “phone-ringing-off-the-receiver” interest for the six-time Pro Bowl receiver.

This lack of high-level interest has more to do with the price the Raiders were asking for – a second-round draft pick and additional compensation – as well as the fact that Las Vegas has said it will not be part of the deal would like to pay the remaining money on Adams' contract.

The Raiders also insisted they wouldn't trade Adams just for the sake of trading him; They'll settle for keeping the three-time All-Pro if their conditions aren't met.

The Raiders have spoken and will continue to speak with the New York Jets, and sources told ESPN they were also expected to speak on Saturday with the Pittsburgh Steelers, who are in Las Vegas for Sunday's game. Other teams such as the Buffalo Bills and New Orleans Saints have checked Adams' availability.

Another reason why Adams won't necessarily be moved – and sources insisted this shouldn't be discounted or overlooked – is that he is a big supporter of Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell, who was named new quarterback this week Starter was appointed.

During the Raiders' final four games last season, O'Connell threw eight touchdown passes and no interceptions. Las Vegas still signed Gardner Minshew in the offseason and named him the starting quarterback, a move that Adams took comfort in.

But Adams is a big supporter of O'Connell and has privately called him one of the best quarterbacks he's ever played with, according to sources. Playing with O'Connell should be attractive for Adams, who will miss his third game in a row on Sunday with a hamstring injury.

Raiders coach Antonio Pierce said Wednesday that Adams is close to recovering from his hamstring injury, adding: “He’s still a Raider. If he's healthy and can play, we'll play him.” Adams last played for the Raiders in a Week 3 home loss to the Carolina Panthers and has not spoken to local reporters since Sept. 25.

ESPN's Paul Gutierrez contributed to this report.