Jamal Adams 'will always love Jets fans' after Seahawks trade

Seattle Seahawks recruit Jamal Adams may have burned his bridges with the New York Jets' hierarchy, but he said he "will always love" the team's fans following his trade.

The Seahawks pulled off a stunning trade on Saturday, giving up two first-round picks in the next two NFL Drafts, a 2021 third-rounder and safety Bradley McDougald to acquire safety Adams, with the Jets sending a 2022 fourth-round pick back to Seattle as part of the deal.

It was a significant price to pay for Adams, a two-time Pro Bowler who was named a first-team All-Pro last year, his third in the NFL.

Former LSU defensive back Adams, the sixth overall pick by the Jets in the 2017 NFL Draft, had requested to be traded having become frustrated that New York had not given him a new contract he felt his play warranted.

On Friday he took aim at head coach Adam Gase – suggesting he was not "the right leader" for the team – before turning his ire on general manager Joe Douglas, acts that may have ultimately played a part in his eventual trade the following day.

Yet Adams wrote a message to Jets fans on Twitter thanking them after learning of his trade.

"To NY & especially the Jets fans: I love you & will always love you," he said.

"You all will hold a special place in my heart forever. When I came into the league, you embraced me & watched me grow! We went through it all together. Thank you for the Luv & support these three years."

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