The Las Vegas Raiders shocked the NFL last week when they said they were open to trading Davante Adams. Adams has been unhappy in Las Vegas for quite some time, perhaps from the moment that they cut QB Derek Carr. There may not be a Davante Adams trade just yet, but the star wide receiver is still not expected to suit up this week.

Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams is not expected to play this week against the Steelers, per ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. Adams is dealing with a hamstring injury but is likely also being held out due to ongoing trade talks.

This should come as no surprise to Raiders fans. Adams has not been practicing because of his hamstring injury and he could be traded at any time. There is almost no advantage to even asking Adams to suit up and play for the Raiders in Week 6. Adams probably would not want to either way, even if he were healthy.

The Raiders will have to rely on Jakobi Meyers, Tre Tucker, DJ Turner, and Brock Bowers in the passing game with Adams out of the picture.

Rumor: Dianna Russini claims ‘intel' on imminent Davante Adams trade on Tuesday

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) celebrates his touchdown in the second half against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium
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Dianna Russini dropped a major update on the Davante Adams trade situation on Tuesday's episode of the Scoop City podcast.

Russini claims that the Raiders want to get Adams moved as soon as possible.

“I have intel that tells me, people that are in the know, that this thing is moving, and the Raiders want it to move,” Dianna Russini said on the show. “The Raiders want it to move.”

Her co-host Chase Daniel questioned whether last week's London game could be a hold up. The Jets, one team favored to trade for Adams, recently made the trip from London back to the U.S.

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“They are back, they’re home,” Russini responded. “The New York Jets are home.”

Russini also noted that one potential hold up could be the Raiders' insistence on dumping Adams' entire salary.

“Here’s what I could tell you about the Raiders at this point,” Russini added. “They don’t even want to take on some of the salary. They’re looking for a clean sweep here, you’re going to pay this.”

This could make it difficult for Las Vegas to get a second-round pick plus in return for Adams.

Another team that could be interested in Adams is the Buffalo Bills. However, Russini doesn't believe they can afford him.

“I don’t think that the Bills have the financials right now to get this done,” Russini said. “I think they’re going to try. Brandon Beane is a really good general manager who’s got a really good sense so we’ll see.”

Hopefully this situation resolves itself as soon as possible, for the sake of all parties involved.