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Is you cool with that?Īdams: That’s it? 25? Look, man, the stage has been set. Jones: I’m going to call Russ Ball and tell him $25 mil a year. Here is a rundown of the half-joking conversation between the two about Adams’ contract situation. That’s what I call myself.” - | #NFLTrainingCamp /JyQzHrWvel- NFL Network July 31, 2021 “I watch all these guys’ film and try to create Weapon X. The question came up again: What is the cost it would take to keep Adams in-house beyond 2021? On Thursday, in another pre-practice presser, Gutekunst replied, “With that particular situation, it’s how you interpret what the highest wide receiver in the National Football League is getting paid.” On Saturday, NFL Network came to town to cover the Packers’ practice, showing up with former Green Bay receiver turned media member James Jones. Adams took the podium post-practice and was asked “Would you be willing to not be the highest-paid wide receiver if it means staying with ?” His response was quick: “Yeah. Gutekunst rebuffed the report that the two sides weren’t talking, claiming, “ is very important for us moving forward” before Green Bay’s training camp practice. Last Wednesday’s pressers in Green Bay included Rodgers’ first true explanation of his offseason to the media, which, rightfully, stole the show, but both Packers general manager Gutekunst and Adams were able to talk about their stances regarding the receivers’ next contract. Rodgers, soon after, posted the same photo to his Instagram story. That night, Adams posted the infamous “The Last Dance” picture to his Instagram story, a photo that alluded to the Chicago Bulls’ final season with Michael Jordan before general manager Jerry Krause attempted to rebuild the team post-Jordan. I’ll be there for sure.” On July 23rd, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported that contract talks had broken off between the two sides, in the middle of Rodgers Watch 2021. I’m not forfeiting any of my money that I’ve earned and signed for already. When asked if he will report to training camp without an extension, he stated, “Yeah, I’ll be here. Adams, currently on the last year of his deal, is apparently asking for a new contract north of $25 million per year, which is more than any non-quarterback has received on a contract extension of more than two years, other than the recent extension of pass-rusher Joey Bosa of the Los Angeles Chargers.Īfter missing some OTA practices to spend time with his young daughter, Adams returned to the team this summer. If the Aaron Rodgers saga didn’t consume Packers coverage this offseason, wide receiver Davante Adams’ expiring contract would be the biggest story in Green Bay in some time.