The Packers are preparing to use the franchise tag on Davante Adams, but that won’t stop other teams from expressing interest in the star receiver. According to Tony Pauline of ProFootballNetwork.com, if Adams doesn’t get tagged and hits the open market, the Raiders and Jaguars will be among the teams that will pursue the free agent. Pauline also mentions the Broncos as a suitor, backing a previous report, and he lists the Chargers as a “team to watch.”
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Derek Carr played with Adams at Fresno State, and the two have publicly talked about a potential reunion for some time. The Raiders are armed with about $40MM in cap space, and Josh McDaniels and co. would surely like a top-end receiver to pair with receiver Hunter Renfrow and tight end Darren Waller. DeSean Jackson provided a bit of a spark after joining the organization, but there’s no guarantee he sticks around. The team also lost a key future piece in Henry Ruggs, so it wouldn’t be shocking if the Raiders add to their receiving corps.
The Jaguars have an awe-inspiring $70MM to play with, and the organization has been interested in pairing Trevor Lawrence with an elite receiver. Adams is used to winning, so it remains to be seen (in the hypothetical where he hits the open market) if he’d pursue a lucrative contract with a lesser team. Of course, Adams could also be a key piece in helping Jacksonville return to the postseason.
The Chargers are an interesting suitor considering their current receiver situation. Keenan Allen is set to earn $19MM in 2022, while breakout star Mike Williams is hitting free agency. While Allen’s spot in Los Angeles seems secure, the team could end up punting on the up-and-coming Williams and pivot to an elite option like Adams.
Green Bay has not used its tag since 2010 (Ryan Pickett) but is prepared to cuff its All-Pro wide receiver. Hopes for an Adams extension continue to be on hold. The sides have not discussed an extension since the Packers’ season ended last month.
Not. Going. To. Happen.
“Yes, I would love to go play for the Jags” – absolutely no one ever
I highly doubt that the Packers let Adams hit free agency, even if they don’t hold on to Rodgers.
If they let him walk clean Gute and Co all need to be fired immediately. Even if it’s only a third round pick (which seems low to me) at least it’s an asset.
The only thing they get by letting him just walk? Looking really stupid.
I believe the packers would receive a 3rd round compensatory pick in 2023 if adams were to walk, so I would assume they would ask for more than that in a trade
I remember reading that now. A pick near the top of the 3rd would be more appealing (provided Gute doesn’t use it on a long snapper or 7th round graded TE).
May not happen this year. But unless Adams is sold on Love as the QB if the future I would think he will play under the tag for one year and give it one more try with AR. After that it will be up in the air.
Up in the air you say? Adams will go up and get it.
he will be tagged
Title of Article should read: “Every team in NFL to pursue Davante Adams if he hits free agency”
Adams is going to get tagged faster than a Kardashian
No free agent is going to Jacksonville for another couple of years. Might as well put all 32 teams on this list for Adams
I bet Antonio Brown would go there….
Can’t they use the non exclusive tag? 2 1sts seems like a fair trade.
If he hits the open market if he doesn’t return to the packers, Adams wants to play for a SB contender, 0 % chance he goes to the Jaguars and play for a team that be lucky to get 6 wins this coming season. Raiders or Pack
I’ve said this before. And I hate saying this, I believe he signs with the Chargers. Keenan Allen is a solid receiver. But the Charges need a receiver who can impact the game, without even catching the ball.
Most of these comments seem to be forgetting how expensive he will be, let alone to the Packers who are way past the cap for next season.
$20-$25M/year immediately removes a number of teams.
Very team in the league would be interested if he becomes available.
Well except for that pesky salary cap.
I believe we can rule out anyone that is $10M under and any team over the cap. Dude is gonna be $20-$25M/year. You can only restructure and cut so many players before it has negative consequences.