Before Davante Adams signed with the Los Angeles Rams, the San Francisco 49ers made a pitch to the six-time Pro Bowler but not at the price he was looking for. Speaking to The Athletic's Michael Silver, Adams said, "I'm not a wholesale-type dude" in discussing the 49ers trying to get him to sign a lower-cost contract.

Davante Adams signed with the Rams, but, according to the star wide receiver, the 49ers also had interest after his release from the Jets.

San Francisco general manager John Lynch denies using a phrase that offended Davante Adams while speaking to his agent during free agency talks.