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Davante Adams #17 of the Wildcats FFC looks on during the Fanatics Flag Football Classic.
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Davante Adams was front and center amid the fallout from the NFL’s announcement on Wednesday.
Adams, who is entering his second season with the Rams, has been the subject of polarizing trade speculation amid the team’s rumored pursuit of a trade for Philadelphia Eagles star and fellow wideout A.J. Brown.
Given the context, Adams’ presence in the Rams’ reaction video stands out.
Davante Adams Sends Message After Major Rams News
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GettyDavante Adams #17 of the Los Angeles Rams warms up before the NFC Championship Game against the Seattle Seahawks.
Adams emerged as a potential trade candidate amid rumors that the Rams had explored dealing him. Since then, the Rams have seemingly done damage control, first re-posting head coach Sean McVay’s introduction of the six-time Pro Bowler from before the 2025 season.
Adams appeared in a video alongside Aussie actor Rebel Wilson, in which the widout mimes saying, “I heard the team hosting a game in Australia is pretty cool.”
When Wilson replies, asking, “Isn’t that your team?” Adams replied, “Exactly,” while posing.
Adams is entering the final year of his contract with the Rams, and he has come up in trade speculation for other teams amid reports about LA’s plans. The three-time First Team All-Pro is firmly in those plans, despite the team having no plans to renegotiate his deal at last check.
Adams led the NFL in touchdown receptions during the 2025 regular season, despite missing the Rams’ final three contests.
NFL Sets Schedule for Rams-49ers
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GettyDavante Adams #17 of the Los Angeles Rams reacts after scoring a touchdown against the Indianapolis Colts.
The NFL announced a pair of key regular-season dates for the 2026 season, including the Adams and the Rams’ international showdown against the San Francisco 49ers.
“A divisional matchup down under for the 2nd game of the season [Australian flag and kangaroo emojis],” the NFL posted on X on March 25, announcing that the Rams would face the 49ers on Thursday, September 10.
The Rams added that game time is at 8:35 p.m. ET/5:35 p.m PT.
However, there is a 17-hour time difference between LA and Melbourne. So, the game will be played on Friday, September 11, at 10:35 a.m. ET in Australia.
Adam Schefter
The 49ers and Rams will play Thursday, Sept. 10 at 5:35 p.m. PT at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Australia. Due to the 17-hour time difference, the 49ers and Rams will take the field Friday at 10:35 a.m. (AEST) in Melbourne, with the game airing Thursday evening in the United
Tickets for the game will go on sale Tuesday, April 7, at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT stateside and on Wednesday, April 8, at 10 a.m. AEST. Viewing details will be available later this offseason, per the Rams’ official press release.
The league also announced that the Seattle Seahawks will open the season on September 9.
It remains unknown who the Rams’ NFC West rivals and the reigning Super Bowl champions will face, but it certainly will not be LA.
Rams Mascot Gets in on Big Announcement
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GettyDavante Adams #17 of the Los Angeles Rams celebrates after catching a touchdown against the Philadelphia Eagles.
Adams was not the only member of the Rams to help roll out the news, with Rams mascot, Rampage, posting a video of NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell signing the official game ball for the tilt at SoFi.
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Getting @nflcommish’s autograph on the official Melbourne Game ball! 🇦🇺🏈
Still, Adams’ presence in the celebration speaks volumes.
The reports of the Rams’ interest in potentially trading Adams were met with pushback, and their actions in the wake of the rumors align with that.