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Raiders to acquire Davante Adams from Packers in latest NFL splash: reports
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Aaron Rodgers will probably be again in Inexperienced Bay, however his high vast receiver gained’t be part of him.
The Packers are buying and selling famous person wideout Davante Adams to the Las Vegas Raiders in change for 2 2022 draft picks, one among which is a first-rounder, ESPN reported on Thursday night time.
Inexperienced Bay Packers’ Davante Adams celebrates his landing reception with Aaron Rodgers in the course of the first half of an NFL soccer sport in opposition to the Cleveland Browns Saturday, Dec. 25, 2021, in Inexperienced Bay, Wis.
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Adams will obtain a brand new contract value $141.25 million over 5 years with the Raiders, the NFL Network reported. Adams will make roughly $28.25 million per 12 months, and he’ll develop into the highest-paid WR within the league.
Adams will reunite along with his former faculty teammate — Raiders quarterback Derek Carr. The duo performed collectively for 2 seasons at Fresno State.
Based on the NFL Community, Rodgers knew that Adams was on his manner out of Inexperienced Bay when he signed the extension to develop into the highest-paid participant by annual wage in NFL historical past.
Inexperienced Bay Packers’ Davante Adams reacts after catching a go for a primary down in the course of the first half of an NFL soccer sport in opposition to the Seattle Seahawks Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Inexperienced Bay, Wis.
(AP Picture/Aaron Gash)
Earlier than the Packers traded Adams away, the crew positioned the franchise tag on him. On Monday, the NFL Community reported that Adams informed the Packers he would not play beneath the tag and wished a long-term deal as an alternative.
After the commerce was introduced on Thursday, ESPN reported that the Packers had been prepared to pay Adams to what the Raiders are with the brand new deal, however it was Adams’ choice to play elsewhere.
Inexperienced Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) and Inexperienced Bay Packers vast receiver Davante Adams (17) after the Nationwide Soccer League sport between the New York Jets and the Inexperienced Bay Packers on Dec. 23, 2018 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J.
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Raiders quarterback Derek Carr, and Adams’ teammate at Fresno State, seemed to be blissful in regards to the reported commerce.
Rodgers was additionally conscious of the developments in current days.
Final season, Adams hauled in 123 receptions for 1,553 receiving yards with 11 touchdowns.