Aaron Rodgers was ignoring phone calls from Davante Adams one day before Raiders traded the WR to Jets
Aaron Rodgers wasn’t up for talking to Davante Adams after the Jets' Monday Night loss to the Buffalo Bills.
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(L) Aaron Rodgers and (R) Davante Adams (Image via IMAGO)
Monday was very eventful for Aaron Rodgers. He and the Jets had to play the Buffalo Bills in prime time for the #1 spot in the AFC East while the gossip mongers peddled Davante Adams’ trade rumors.
Rodgers threw two touchdowns for nearly 300 passing yards, but an untimely interception and Josh Allen’s match-winning performance gave the Bills the win. Late at night, the 40-year-old quarterback received a call when he was on his way back to his condo, which he ignored.
I got a call around 12:15 a.m. from him but I didn’t answer. I wasn’t in the mood.
Aaron Rodgers said on Wednesday
It was a call from Adams. Rodgers finally answered it and met with a big surprise. His former Green Bay Packers teammate was flying in from Vegas to New York to finalize his move to the Jets.
I literally found out close to 1 o’clock in the morning when he said he was getting on a plane. My heart dropped, and I was like, ‘To where?’ He said, ‘New York.’ And I was like, ‘Really?’
Aaron Rodgers added
MY HEART! ?
— Paul Andrew Esden Jr (@BoyGreen25) October 16, 2024
Davante Adams called Aaron Rodgers after midnight very early Tuesday morning & told him he was getting on a plane.
Rodgers said his ‘heart dropped’ then he asked to where?
Adams said ‘New York.’ ?
The genuine reaction, giddiness, from Rodgers talking about… pic.twitter.com/wFrwttucgI
Davante Adams will stay with Aaron Rodgers in New York
It has been more than two and a half years since fans witnessed Adams and Rodgers share the football field together at Green Bay. Both will still wear green, just the Jets’ green and not the Packers’ green. For the time being, the 6x Pro Bowler will crash at Rodgers’ place in the Big Apple.
He’s staying with me for the short term. He looks like he’s drank the elixir from the fountain of youth… It’s been a strange 24 hours but really fun to see my friend.
Aaron Rodgers revealed
According to reports from ESPN’s Rich Cimini and NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo, the Jets sent a conditional third-round pick to the Raiders in exchange for Adams. It may be upgraded to a second-round pick depending on a few conditions.
The details of his contract remain confidential for the time being. Regardless, it’s a massive moment for fans of New York to have an offense comprised of Adams, Garrett Wilson, Mike Williams, Breece Hall, Braelon Allan, and Malachi Corley.
Rodgers and Adams tormented every defense they played against during their stint with the Packers. Adams caught 622 passes for 7,590 yards and 69 touchdowns in 108 games. When asked if he plans to stick around in New York for longer than a year, Adams seemed hopeful.
I hope so. That’s the plan. I want to be here. I never go somewhere in hopes of having to find a new home, so that’s the hope.
Davante Adams said
Davante Adams is asked about his future with the Jets and the prospect of spending more than this year in New York:
— Jets Videos (@snyjets) October 16, 2024
"I hope so, that's the plan. I never go somewhere in hopes of having to find a new home." pic.twitter.com/IduJkRb2o5
Even though it has only been a few hours, Jets interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich announced that Adams will play for the Jets when they meet the Steelers in Week 7.
The 31-year-old so far has played three games in 2024 and caught 18 passes for 209 yards (11.6 yards per catch) and one touchdown.
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