New York Jets wide receiver Davante Adams left the door open for a Jets return even if Aaron Rodgers doesn't come back.
If Rodgers does walk away from the NFL though, his career ends on a fitting note after throwing one of his final touchdown passes to Adams. Rodgers and Adams have formed one of the most prolific quarterback-wide receiver tandems in the league in both Green Bay and New York, and got to close out the season walking off the field together.
They tried a trick play that involved Davante Adams and Aaron Rodgers exchanging the football. After a backward pass from Adams to Rodgers, the veteran QB had no options down the field. So, he threw it back to the wide receiver who was blasted. One play sums up AaroN Rodgers’ time with the New York Jets to perfection.
After Sunday night’s season finale victory against the Miami Dolphins, Davante Adams and Aaron Rodgers walked off the field together, possibly for the final time as teammates. On Monday, Adams told reporters Rodgers’ status will impact the 32-year-old’s future with the team.
There's no doubting that Davante Adams has been a boon for the offense. Over his nine games with the team, the wide receiver has caught 56 passes for 719 yards and six touchdowns. He is tied for the team lead in receiving touchdowns and trails just Garrett Wilson in receptions and yardage.
Rumblings emerged shortly after New York Jets owner Woody Johnson dismissed general manager Joe Douglas in November, claiming that the Jets would part ways with noteworthy veteran players such as quarterback Aaron Rodgers and wide receiver Davante Adams during the upcoming offseason as part of a franchise reset.
In the season finale of One Jets Drive presented by JetBlue, go all-access with Aaron Rodgers and the Jets during their season-ending victory over the Dolphins. Watch the on-field reaction when Rodgers tossed his 500th career NFL touchdown.
Aaron Rodgers entered Week 18 with a lot of talk surrounding him possibly playing the last NFL game of his career. If he does, it could also impact his close friend Davante Adams as the New York Jets will have rumors and debates taking center stage in the months to come about an absolute restructure.
Aaron Rodgers and Davante Adams led the New York Jets to a 32-20 win over the Miami Dolphins in Week 18. Rodgers threw for 274 yards and four touchdow
As a rookie with the Packers in 2014, Davante Adams caught his first touchdown pass — which happened to be the 200th touchdown pass of Aaron Rodgers' career.
Rodgers is unsure of what he wants to do in 2025, whether he retires, return to the Jets, or play elsewhere, while Adams, who was traded midseason from the Las Vegas Raiders to the Jets, is in the same boat as his best friend when it comes to his future.