Why Packers traded Davante Adams to Raiders and what happens next in Green Bay - The Athletic

The Packers and Raiders sent shockwaves through the NFL on Thursday night, agreeing to a deal that will send All-Pro wide receiver Davante Adams to the Raiders for Las Vegas’ first- and second-round picks (Nos. 22 and 53) in this year’s draft, a source told The Athletic.

NFL Network reported that the Raiders and Adams have also agreed to terms on a five-year, $141.25 million contract ($28.5 million per year). According to sources, the Packers were willing to pay Adams as much, if not more, than the Raiders paid him. Money and structure of the contract were not considered the issue. Ultimately, the move came down to Adams wanting to play with Raiders quarterback Derek Carr, one of his best friends and his college quarterback at Fresno State.

According to sources, Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers was aware of Adams’ disconnect with the team. One source said Rodgers knew this was coming even before he signed his new contract with Green Bay, though another source close to the situation added that Rodgers still believed Adams would remain a Packer in 2022. After all, Adams said himself he wanted to be the highest-paid receiver in the NFL, and sources say the Packers were willing to exceed DeAndre Hopkins’ $27.25 million average annual salary to do that.

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