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Davante Adams gets franchise tag from Packers after Aaron Rodgers’ return

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Published March 8, 2022
Updated March 8, 2022, 6:04 p.m. ET

Aaron Rodgers isn’t leaving Green Bay and neither is his go-to target.

The Packers placed the franchise tag on All-Pro wide receiver Davante Adams ahead of Tuesday’s deadline, according to multiple reports. The move ensures the Packers will have a ninth straight year of Adams catching passes from Rodgers, who confirmed earlier in the day he would be returning to Green Bay next season.

Adams, 29, is still reportedly seeking a long-term deal but the franchise tag — if he plays on it — will earn him $20.1 million and allows the Packers some more time to get that contract done.

Rodgers and Adams have connected for a franchise-record 68 touchdown passes. Eleven of those touchdowns came last season when Adams hauled in career-highs of 123 passes and 1,553 yards.

The Packers placed the franchise tag on Davante Adams (r.) on Tuesday after Aaron Rodgers revealed he's returning to Green Bay.
The Packers placed the franchise tag on Davante Adams (r.) on Tuesday after Aaron Rodgers revealed he’s returning to Green Bay. AP

Adams was named an All-Pro receiver for the second straight season.