Davante Adams will sign a five-year, $141.25 million contract with the Las Vegas Raiders. NFL Network reports that Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers was aware of trade talks between Adams and the team before restructuring his own deal to stay at Green Bay earlier this month.
The Green Bay Packers are trading their two-time All-Pro wide receiver Davante Adams to the Las Vegas Raiders for a package that includes a first-round pick this year, ESPN and the NFL Network reported Thursday.
The Packers will also receive a second-round pick this year, according to reports. The Raiders’ first round pick this year is in 22nd place, while their second round pick is in 53rd.
Less than two weeks ago, the Packers labeled Adams a franchise, blocking his path to unlimited free agency with a one-year deal that will net him over $20 million in 2022.
But Adams told the Packers he would not play under the tag, and the NFL Network reported that he had become frustrated with the franchise last summer due to long-term contract negotiations with the front office.
The same report said that quarterback Aaron Rodgers was aware of Adams’ displeasure and the ensuing trade talks before restructuring his deal with the Packers this month.
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The deal is an aggressive move from new Raiders head coach Josh McDaniels and general manager Dave Ziegler, as well as the last of the AFC West’s busy division.
As the teams try to catch Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs, the Denver Broncos traded for quarterback Russell Wilson, and the Los Angeles Chargers acquired forward Khalil Mack and a minor help in JC Jackson.
Raiders quarterback Derek Carr has a strong history with Adams, with the pair spending two seasons together at Fresno State College. In his final year in 2013, Adams had 131 catches for 1,719 yards and 24 touchdowns.
Adams has been one of the highest scoring wide receivers in the NFL in recent years. His 432 receptions, 5,310 receiving yards, and 47 TD receptions have led the NFL over the past four seasons.
