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Is Davante Adams worth every penny of his $140 million deal, or is it too much?

Undoubtedly, Davante Adams is one of the standout wide receivers in the NFL world! The 31-year-old NFL WR became one of the world’s highest-paid athletes in 2018, according to Forbes magazine. Despite that, he continues to astonish fans during his two splendid seasons with the Raiders. He secured 22 TDs and 2660 yards since he joined the Raiders on March 17, 2022.

The five Pro Bowls holder made waves when he signed a five-year contract deal worth $140 million with the Las Vegas Raiders. Interestingly, Adams still has three years remaining on his contract, but there is no guaranteed money beyond the 2024 season. With so many other wide receivers signing extensions this summer, will Adams be next? If yes, his excellent contract will run through the 2026 season.

A standout Alto High School’s ex-player Palo, Adams’ average annual income is around $28 million per year. Spotrac’s report suggests that when NFL WR signed the contract, he also received an impressive signing bonus of $22,750,000. Clearly, it was considered one of the most expensive deals, making him the highest-paid WR in the NFL. However, the Miami Dolphins WR, Tyreek Hill presently tops ran, as his average yearly payment of $30 million per year with a lucrative deal. That is near to Davante Adams’ annual income.

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Before joining the Raiders, the Green Bay Packers selected him as the second-round pick in the 2014 draft. With his dynamic abilities, the Pro Bowler got a four-year, $58 million contract extension from the Packers on December 29, 2017. Interestingly, after playing approximately eight seasons, the Las Vegas Raiders WR denied playing under the franchise tag for the 2022 season with the Packers.

Thus, with 10 seasons in the NFL, Adams has accumulated a net worth of $25 million. Adams, heading into the 2024 season, has the team’s most interesting contract. Let’s start in 2022. Let’s look at this table to understand what’s going on with his deal.

YearBase SalarySigning BonusRestructure Bonus
2022$3,500,000$3,850,000$4,000,000
2023$6,030,000$3,850,000$4,000,000
2024$16,890,000$3,850,000$4,000,000
2025$35,640,000$3,850,000$4,000,000
2026$35,640,000$3,850,000$4,000,000

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During his time with the Packers, the NFL wide receiver gained significant recognition by scoring 73 TDs and 669 catches for 8,121 yards in 116 games. Beyond the gridiron, Redwood City, California native, Davante Adams also makes money with his off-the-field ventures.

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Is Davante Adams worth every penny of his $140 million deal, or is it too much?

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More about Davante Adams and his massive deals

Davante Adams has partnered with popular brands including Jordan, Nike, and Pepsi. These partnerships, combined with effective investments in real estate and cryptocurrencies, have strengthened his financial standing, paving the way for future success.

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In his football career, he has made a name for himself and earned fame for numerous Pro Bowl selections, along with All-Pro honors. Davante Adams has devoted altogether 10 seasons to both the Packers and Raiders. His notable statistics include 872 catches for 10,781 yards, besides a cumulative score of 95 touchdowns, making him one of the most sought-after players.

And, it has certainly kept the fans hooked to know what’s the next step with his deals.