Davante Adams has finally left the Green Bay Packers. The wide receiver has followed his heart and signed a deal with the Las Vegas Raiders. Many Packers fans wanted to keep Adams, but it seems like the receiver had his mind set.
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It seems like the return of Aaron Rodgers did not matter to Adams. He chose to reunite with his former Fresno State quarterback Derek Carr. According to the sources, the Raiders traded some premier picks for the wide receiver. They sent Green Bay their first round, 22nd overall, and second round, 53rd overall pick. The Packers now have four picks in the top 60.
The Packers were trying hard to keep Davante Adams. They were offering him more money than the Las Vegas Raiders. The new deal with the Raiders has made Adams the highest-paid receiver in the NFL. His new contract is worth $141.25 million over the course of five years. Green Bay was prepared to pay more than that. But the receiver showed everyone that he is not chasing money.
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Fans react to Davante Adams going to Vegas
Aaron Rodgers’ favorite wide receiver has left town. Just days after the quarterback signed a blockbuster extension, Davante Adams made his move. Adams has signed a four-year deal with the Raiders. His new contract averages $28.5 million per season and $67.5 million fully guaranteed.
The National insider for the NFL, Ian Rapoport first broke the news. He also revealed that Adams’ agent said the Packers offered more money than Las Vegas.
Final thought (for now) on the Davante Adams trade: His agents Frank Bauer and Kenny Chapman confirm that the #Packers offered more money than the contract he’ll sign in Las Vegas.
Simply, it was his lifelong dream to be with the #Raiders.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 18, 2022
The NFL Memes page thinks that the Packers got the better deal. They posted a video featuring Rob Gronkowski laughing with others.
The Packers front office when they use the first round pick they got in return for Davante Adams on a QB in the draft… pic.twitter.com/O4KGYbJyiN
— NFL Memes (@NFL_Memes) March 18, 2022
Barstool posted a video indicating that Aaron Rodgers feels betrayed by Davante Adams.
Aaron Rodgers seeing Davante Adams got traded pic.twitter.com/nbsQGTNpR0
— Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) March 17, 2022
The Packers fans are in denial.
Davante Adams was like a brother to Aaron Rodgers, so this trade makes sense.
— Mike Beauvais (@MikeBeauvais) March 17, 2022
The Raiders DE Chandler Jones welcomes Davante Adams to the dark side.
Welcome to the dark side @tae15adams !
— ♛Chandler Jones (@chanjones55) March 17, 2022
Fresno State Football is glad that its boys have reunited.
The boys are back. @derekcarrqb 🤝 @tae15adams #GoDogs | #BulldogBornBulldogBred pic.twitter.com/eTq3TIRvbx
— Fresno State Football 🧸 (@FresnoStateFB) March 18, 2022
Pardon My Take has revealed Adams’ first look in the new Raiders uniform.
First look at Davante Adams in a Raiders uniform pic.twitter.com/9PbMkKAiRR
— Pardon My Take (@PardonMyTake) March 17, 2022
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Steve Palazzolo of the PFF let everybody know of Davante Adams’ choice.
Davante Adams chose Derek Carr over Aaron Rodgers
— Steve Palazzolo (@PFF_Steve) March 18, 2022
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With Adams added to the roster, the Raider now has better odds of winning the Super Bowl. The fans eagerly wait to see him receive passes from his former quarterback again. Next NFL season will be very exciting for the fans. Do you think Davante Adams made the right choice?
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