LAS VEGAS (SNN-TV) – The Green Bay Packers are trading Pro Bowl wide receiver Davante Adams to the Las Vegas Raiders for two 2022 draft picks, including the Raiders’ 22nd overall selection.
On top of the trade, the Raiders are also signing Adams to a five-year, $141.25M deal. The Packers were willing to match what the Raiders are giving Adams in his new deal, but Adams preferred to play elsewhere. The Packers had used the franchise tag on Adams earlier this month.
Adams, who turned 29 in December, set the Packers’ single-season record for receptions (123) and receiving yards (1,553) last season. He became just the sixth player in NFL history with 120-plus catches, 1,500-plus yards and 11-plus touchdown catches in the same season.
Adams now reunites with former Fresno State teammate, Quarterback Derek Carr.