The Los Angeles Rams made a splash move this off-season when they effectively swapped Cooper Kupp’s services for Davante Adams. Adams comes to LA entering his 11th season in the league and still looking for his first championship.
While Los Angeles has plenty of talent to make a run, one recent video has fans skeptical, to say the least.
Rams’ Davante Adams Gets “Hospital Ball” At Practice, Fans Immediately Concerned
Jul 23, 2025; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Rams receiver Davante Adams (17) during training camp at Loyola Marymount University. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Jul 23, 2025; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Rams receiver Davante Adams (17) during training camp at Loyola Marymount University. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
The Los Angeles Rams have yet to play a game without Davante Adams, and yet fans are already concerned:
The Rams signed Adams to a two-year, $46 million deal this offseason with the idea that he’d be the missing piece to their championship puzzle. While that’s totally possible, the team’s hopes of winning a Super Bowl rest solely on the health of Matthew Stafford. He’s currently dealing with an aggravated disc in his back.
With Stafford sidelined right now, the Rams have been letting Jimmy Garoppolo run the first-team offense. Although he has experience playing alongside Adams, it’s not exactly the kind of history you want.
During the 2023 season, Adams was so frustrated with Garoppolo’s play on the Las Vegas Raiders that he lobbied for a quarterback change. He told the coaching staff to go with Aidan O’Connell towards the end of the season.
“I love Jimmy. It was never a personal thing … that was just a dark moment in all of our lives. I think all of us were pretty miserable over there,” Adams said.
May 28, 2025; Woodland Hills, CA, USA; Los Angeles Rams receiver Davante Adams (17) during organized team activities at Rams Practice Facility. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
May 28, 2025; Woodland Hills, CA, USA; Los Angeles Rams receiver Davante Adams (17) during organized team activities at Rams Practice Facility. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Well, it might feel personal for Adams after what happened on Thursday.
During joint practice with the New Orleans Saints, Garoppolo tried to hit Adams deep over the middle of the field. That pass was ultimately broken up by two defenders. If it was a real game, Adams would’ve been on the wrong end of a nasty collision.
“Just like their good old days on the Raiders,” one fan said.
“Beginning to wonder if JimmyG hates Adams. Doing this same stuff in Vegas lol,” a second fan noted.
“Exactly what Davante was mad about in the ‘Receiver’ show on Netflix. He’s gonna get killed out there,” another fan said.
“Another mid season trade request incoming,” a social media user wrote.
Garoppolo has been nothing but complimentary when asked about Adams this offseason.
“Haven’t seen him in a while. Talented receiver. It’ll be fun seeing him again, just getting back on the same page. I’ve seen what he can do before,” Garoppolo told reporters.
Adams has returned the favor so far, but he might change his tune if he takes a few unnecessary hits this season.
Aug 14, 2025; Carson, CA, USA; Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Davante Adams (17) during a joint practice against the New Orleans Saints at the Dignity Health Sports Park. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Aug 14, 2025; Carson, CA, USA; Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Davante Adams (17) during a joint practice against the New Orleans Saints at the Dignity Health Sports Park. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Here is a look at Adams’ career stats:
Oct 20, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; New York Jets wide receiver Davante Adams (17) warms up before the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
Oct 20, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; New York Jets wide receiver Davante Adams (17) warms up before the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
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