The Packers made quarterback Aaron Rodgers comfortable, however the identical can’t be stated for his star receiver Davante Adams.
The All-Professional wideout has knowledgeable the staff he received’t play on the franchise tag (roughly $20 million), based on NFL Community — which reported that Adams’ relationship with the Packers is “not in an important place.”
Each side are reportedly removed from reaching an settlement on a long-term deal, following the completion of Adams’ four-year, $58 million extension in 2021.
The Packers have till 4 p.m. ET on July 15 to agree on a deal. If not, Adams should play on the tag — or worst case situation, sit out the 2022 season.
The 29-year-old Adams might maintain out from minicamp and coaching camp till he indicators the tender.
Inexperienced Bay tagged Adams forward of the March 8 deadline after each events had been unable to conform to phrases on a long-term deal.
Earlier than the Packers locked Rodgers’ return in and tagged Adams, basic supervisor Brian Gutekunst acknowledged final month the chance that Adams might depart in free company — and stated, “Every little thing’s open at this level.”
Adams completed third within the NFL in receiving yards (1,553) and fifth in receiving touchdowns (11) final season.
Rodgers, in the meantime, continues to be working with the Packers to attain a brand new deal. The quarterback confirmed his return in a tweet on March 8, however stated experiences about him signing a four-year, $200 million contract are “inaccurate.”
The 2-time reigning NFL MVP apparently advised his good buddy and radio host Pat McAfee — who was first to interrupt the information of his return — that he “desires his mates again” with him in Inexperienced Bay.
Rodgers has expressed how vital his relationship with Adams is, each on and off the sphere.
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