Davante Adams trade: Star WR set to make Jets debut vs. Steelers; Aaron Rodgers ‘really excited’ about reunion

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It took some time, but a reunion is finally happening in New York. On Tuesday, the news became official that Davante Adams, who had requested a trade from the Las Vegas Raiders, was joining the Jets and his former quarterback Aaron Rodgers.

On Wednesday, interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich said that Adams is expected to play Sunday against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Adams has missed the past three games with a hamstring injury.

“Fortunately I’ll be ready to roll,” Adams said on “The Pat McFee Show” after making an appearance during Rodgers’ interview. “I’m sure there’s a few new little nuances, but for the most part, a lot of the same verbiage, still the same OG right here,” Adams said, pointing to his quarterback. “So we should be able to pick up where we left off, that’s the idea.”

Rodgers and Adams were together on the Green Bay Packers from 2014 to 2021 before Adams was traded to the Raiders. Rodgers, who hasn’t looked like his old self, with the exception of Monday night’s wild Hail Mary, is no doubt happy to have a familiar face on an offense that could use a boost. 

Adams has had 622 catches for 7,590 yards and has scored 69 touchdowns in 108 games with Rodgers in his career, and he will look to add to that next week when the Jets take on the Steelers on ‘Sunday Night Football.” From 2017 to 2021, Adams and Rodgers were the No. 1 duo in the NFL with 52 touchdowns. And across his last two seasons in Green Bay, Adams led the league with 141 receptions for 1,800 yards against man coverage.

During an appearance on “The Pat McFee Show,” the 40-year-old Rodgers spoke about what it means to have a top wide receiver he has chemistry with (in yet another instance where Rodgers got the guy he wanted).

“Obviously I’m really excited. Love [Davante], he’s a phenomenal player and a dear friend,” the future Hall of Famer began.

He then dove into last night’s game against the Buffalo…

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Author : Shanna McCarriston

Publish date : 2024-10-16 17:14:36

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