New York Jets’ star quarterback Aaron Rodgers has thrown a cheeky wink at the idea of reuniting with his former teammate Davante Adams, hinting it could happen at the 2028 Olympics rather than on the NFL field.
The 40 year old four-time NFL MVP and the talented wide receiver shared eight successful seasons at the Green Bay Packers. However, since Adams’ move to the Las Vegas Raiders in 2022, things haven’t gone as planned, leaving Adams feeling the heat.
Rodgers stirred the pot with comments made during the American Century Championship golf event in Lake Tahoe, teasing fans by saying, “I love Davante. I can’t wait to play with him . . . again,” which had Adams’ representatives scrambling to clarify the situation.
Adding more fuel to the fire, Rodgers appeared on Up and Adams, where he playfully suggested that their next collaboration might be on the flag football field at the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028, if the veterans are called upon. “I’d love to play with Davante again,” Rodgers admitted.
He continued, “It might be in the 2028 Olympics if they let some of the old guys go out and play. But we’ll see. I mean I want him to have great success. And I love him.”
By the time the LA Olympics roll around, Rodgers would be 44, which is three more NFL seasons away, following his season-ending Achilles injury during his debut with the Jets in the 2023 campaign. His transfer to New York had sparked hopes for a playoff charge, something the team hasn’t seen since 2010.
Zach Wilson, the hotshot second overall pick from the 2021 NFL Draft, hasn’t quite filled the boots of Aaron Rodgers as the New York Jets stumbled through yet another disappointing season. With Rodgers back at training camp, it’s not all smooth sailing for the Super Bowl champ.
Aaron Rodgers and Davante Adams played eight seasons together in Green Bay
During a recent session, Rodgers was caught in a heated exchange with Garrett Wilson. Despite the tension, the veteran quarterback has assured everyone that all is well with the team’s top receiver.
“He’s got to get on my page, but I have to get on his page, too, because he’s got a whole book that I need to understand fully — skill set and ability and feel and rhythm and all the different things that he does out there,” Rodgers explained post-practice. “So those are good conversations. They might appear to be much more heated than they are, but there’s usually a smile on our face afterwards — at least one of us.”
Wilson also weighed in, highlighting the constructive nature of their discussions: “It’s truly enlightening for me every time we have problems like that, despite how it may look, just because I am an emotional, passionate guy,” he said. “So, when we lose, I might look a certain way, but in reality, all those conversations, those things are helping me be better for Aaron because he can make your life real easy. So, for me, it’s my job to be on my details and he’s been on me about those details.”
