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Adams Secures No. 17 Amid Rookie's $1M Demand

9/5/2025

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Davante Adams, now with the Los Angeles Rams, shared how he acquired jersey No. 17 from the Jets.
After joining the Jets in October 2024, rookie Malachi Corley demanded $1 million for the number.
Adams offered $17,000, but Corley humorously suggested he wear No. 14 instead.
Adams ultimately secured No. 17 for free, feeling disrespected by Corley's demand.
Corley later acknowledged Adams by calling him "17." Adams will debut against the Texans on Sunday.

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Davante Adams, now with the Los Angeles Rams, shared how he acquired jersey No. 17 from the Jets.
After joining the Jets in October 2024, rookie Malachi Corley demanded $1 million for the number.
Adams offered $17,000, but Corley humorously suggested he wear No. 14 instead.
Adams ultimately secured No. 17 for free, feeling disrespected by Corley's demand.
Corley later acknowledged Adams by calling him "17." Adams will debut against the Texans on Sunday.