One of the biggest storylines of Tuesday’s NFL trade deadline was Dallas Cowboys’ attempt to acquire New York Jets Pro Bowl safety Jamal Adams. The trade didn’t take place in the end, and it turns out that the reason why was Jets setting a high asking price.
Reportedly, the Cowboys were big on Adams and have made the strong push for the Texas native in the final hours of the deadline. The player himself was very keen to join the Super Bowl contenders as well, but it was the Jets that eventually killed the deal.
According to Dallas Morning News’ David Moore, Cowboys offered a first-round pick for Adams, but that wasn’t nearly enough. The sources close to the situation said that Jets were looking to get the first-round pick, two future second-round picks, and potentially something more.
The highest that Cowboys were willing to go, according to sources, was a first-round pick and sending a playmaker or some kind of a pick swap to New York.
Jamal Adams, who was Jets’ sixth overall pick in 2017, is considered one of the best young safeties in the game. After a strong rookie season, in which he earned PFWA All-Rookie Team honors, Adams had an even better sophomore year in which he earned Pro Bowl appearance and Second-team All-Pro honors.
Adams played all seven Jets’ games this season and has 39 tackles, one interception, and one defensive touchdown.
