Rookie Wanted $1M for Jersey Number | Cleveland News

Davante Adams nearly pulled off a legendary move when he showed up to the Jets with $17,000 cash to buy jersey number 17 from a rookie—only to be told “a million ain’t gonna cut it.” The rookie, later identified as underwhelming third-round pick Malachi Corley, lost out on the cash and the jersey when Adams went straight to owner Woody Johnson, who handed him the number on the spot. A cautionary tale about knowing your worth—and when to walk away—while Adams, now in his 13th season with the Rams, still wears that iconic 17 like a crown. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/64d46d33b224c617