The New York Jets' recent trade for Aaron Rodgers has led to renewed speculation about a possible reunion between the quarterback and his former wide receiver, Davante Adams. Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson has expressed excitement about the possibility of Adams joining the team, further fueling the rumors.
The news of Aaron Rodgers' absence from the Green Bay Packers' minicamp due to a planned trip to Egypt set off a wave of speculation and hysteria surrounding his future with the team. However, the initial announcement of Rodgers' absence, which was made through an anonymous source to Adam Schefter of ESPN, has also come under scrutiny.
Some have suggested that the Jets may have played a role in the heightened speculation surrounding Rodgers' absence. The Jets acquired Rodgers via a blockbuster trade last year, and there have been ongoing rumors that the team is interested in reuniting Rodgers with his former teammate, Davante Adams.
The Jets' Role in the Aaron Rodgers and Davante Adams Speculation
Adams, who spent eight seasons with Rodgers in Green Bay, is now a member of the Las Vegas Raiders. However, the 30-year-old wide receiver has been linked to a possible trade to the Jets in recent weeks.
The Jets' pursuit of Adams has been fueled by the team's disappointing 7-10 season in 2023, which included a season-ending injury to Rodgers in the first quarter of Week 1. The Jets are looking to bolster their offense, and Adams would undoubtedly be a major upgrade at wide receiver.
The Jets' Role in the Aaron Rodgers and Davante Adams Speculation
Garrett Wilson, a 2022 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year, has expressed excitement about the possibility of Adams joining the Jets. Wilson has emerged as the Jets' top pass catcher in his first two seasons, but he believes that Adams would be a valuable addition to the team.
"I see that. I'm excited. I'm with all of it," Wilson said at a youth football camp in New Jersey. "Anyone we can get into the facility to help this team win games, I'm with it and he's one of those."
The Jets' Role in the Aaron Rodgers and Davante Adams Speculation
The Jets' interest in Adams has also been fueled by Rodgers' recent comments about his former teammate. During a golf tournament in Nevada, Rodgers said, "I love Davante. I can't wait to play with him again."
Sources:
- [The Carton Show](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7V8-3k2-770)
- [Aaron Rodgers misses Packers minicamp for planned trip to Egypt](https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/35440199/aaron-rodgers-misses-packers-minicamp-planned-trip-egypt)
- [Which NFL teams could be in play for a Davante Adams trade?](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/which-nfl-teams-could-be-in-play-for-a-davante-adams-trade/)
- [Garrett Wilson excited about potential reunion with Aaron Rodgers and Davante Adams](https://www.nydailynews.com/sports/jets/ny-jets-garrett-wilson-davante-adams-20230610-6h6ayycvjndmnb2bn3kcopodzu-story.html)
