One notable NFL insider believes the Green Bay Packers could pursue a surprise reunion with a team great they traded away a few seasons ago.
After a surprise breakthrough season in 2023, the Packers took another nice development step forward this past season. Expectations were higher. And Matt LaFleur’s team posted an 11-6 record while being part of, arguably, the best division in the NFL.
However, unlike 2023, Green Bay was ousted from the postseason in just one game earlier this year. It showed that while the Packers are certainly a force in the NFC, they still may be a piece or two or away from being a serious threat to get to the Super Bowl in 2026. That is why finding some impactful additions in the NFL Draft and free agency will be important this offseason.
While the organization has been linked to several players already, earlier this week, ESPN NFL insider Jeremey Fowler connected them to a reunion with one of their greatest players.
Could the Green Bay Packers bring Davante Adams back in 2025?
During an appearance on Sportscenter this week, Fowler gave an update on what the future holds for New York Jets receiver Davante Adams. And it apparently includes being cut soon and a potential return to Lambeau Field next season.
“He will have options, and I’m told that he is intrigued by the West Coast,” Fowler said [h/t Bleacher Report]. “You have teams like the Los Angeles Rams, Los Angeles Chargers, maybe San Francisco 49ers. He’s from the West Coast, so it’s a possibility he could end up there. Maybe the Packers want to run it back to him as well if they could involved there.”
The Green Bay Packers will have a decent chunk of spending cash this offseason. Around $37 million, according to Spotrac. Adams is unlikely to get anywhere near the $35 million he is set to make this season. He could end up being in the Packers’ price range. And after having no receivers post 1,000 yards in 2024, QB Jordan Love could sure use more proven weapons in the passing game next season.
The big question is would Adams want to return Green Bay but not receiver passes from pal Aaron Rodgers? The team traded him before the 2022 season after deciding they were unwilling to give him the massive contract extension he was looking for.
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