Wide receiver Davante Adams. Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

Packers trade five-time Pro Bowl WR Davante Adams to Raiders

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Grey Papke | Last updated 3/17/22

The Las Vegas Raiders have struck one of the biggest trades of the NFL offseason, landing wide receiver Davante Adams from the Green Bay Packers.

Multiple reports Thursday indicated that the Packers had traded Adams to the Raiders for a significant draft pick haul. Adams has agreed to a new contract with the Raiders as part of the deal, and the Packers will receive at least one first-round pick in return, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.

Sources: The #Raiders are in the final stages of trading for #Packers star WR Davante Adams, who receives a new contract that makes him the highest paid WR in the NFL. A blockbuster.

Las Vegas sends back a 1st round pick, potentially more picks and a player.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 17, 2022

The trade could be yet another game-changer in an AFC West that looks increasingly loaded with talent. The Raiders may have felt the need to answer after the Broncos brought in Russell Wilson, and this fits the bill.

Adams had been franchise tagged by Green Bay, but had reportedly made clear he would not play on it. The two sides were not believed to be close to a long-term contract agreement, which precipitated the deal.

It remains to be seen how Aaron Rodgers will respond to this considering how close he is with Adams. Green Bay’s offense will inevitably look very different in 2022.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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