Jets head coach Adam Gase is showing his support for star safety Jamal Adams amid his contract dispute with the team.
During a conference call with reporters Friday, Gase publicly addressed the situation for the first time. When asked if he would like Adams on the 2020 roster, he said, "Yes, I want Jamal on our team," per ESPN.
Gase declined to discuss whether the Jets are open to extending Adams' contract before the season starts.
The 24-year-old officially requested to be traded from the team last week, citing pay concerns. According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, Adams only wants to be traded to the Ravens, Cowboys, Texans, Chiefs, Eagles, 49ers or Seahawks.