New York Jets players don't believe the rumors of a Jamal Adams trade.
"To me, I wasn't too worried about (the Jets trading Adams this offseason)," linebacker C.J. Mosley told ESPN's Rich Cimini. "That would be a crazy move."
"First of all, he's one of the leaders on the team," he added. "That's first and foremost. He brings that extra energy whether guys want it or not. Sometimes you might be tired or not feeling good, but as soon as he steps on the field, you're going to hear that voice and he'll be flying around. To have that presence in the secondary, a guy that can make plays in the passing game and also plays in the backfield - in the box - that's always exciting."
After reportedly engaging in trade talks during the 2019 campaign, Jets general manager Joe Douglas said he currently doesn't plan to move the two-time Pro Bowler but "will listen" if teams call.
New York has reportedly yet to express any official interest in extending Adams this offseason. The 24-year-old is eyeing a new contract and called out the team's management last year for shopping him prior to the deadline, causing a temporary rift between the two sides.
The Jets ranked seventh in total defense a year ago, and Mosley insisted his focus would remain on helping the unit improve rather than addressing potential trades.
"Once we get everybody back, and everybody already has a year under their belts as a defense, we can take this to another level," he said.