Supporters of the Green Bay Packers anticipated a bold move for a wide receiver during free agency. A return of Davante Adams or a major trade for DK Metcalf was discussed extensively on social media throughout the week leading up to free agency. Much to Green Bay’s disappointment, Adams secured a new destination, signing a two-year contract with the Los Angeles Rams; meanwhile, the Seattle Seahawks traded Metcalf to the Pittsburgh Steelers. The news that the Packers missed on the two receivers was somewhat disappointing. Nonetheless, as per Jason Wilde, the team didn’t fail — they never actually targeted the top two options available.
A source familiar with Adams indicated last month that the 32-year-old three-time first-team All Pro was “open” to rejoining the Packers, but it appears his previous team wasn’t keen on re-signing him, Wilde stated. When inquired about the extent of discussions that took place between the Packers, Adams, and his long-time agent Frank Bauer, one source answered, ‘None.’ “None,” he included. “Both sources stated that the same was true for Metcalf.”
The Green Bay Packers still have plenty of choices to consider in Green Bay, but they seem to be more frugal regarding enhancing the position. Cooper Kupp is anticipated to be let go with the signing of Adams. Chris Godwin, Stefon Diggs, and Amari Cooper are free agents awaiting decision. Nevertheless, none of those mentioned are quite as exceptional as Adams and Metcalf.
A meeting with Adams would have been like something out of a fairy tale. The previous second-round selection is the most recent Packers receiver to achieve Pro Bowl recognition before leaving in 2022 and has continued performing at a high level into his 30s. In the previous season’s matchup between the Las Vegas Raiders and New York Jets, Adams exceeded 1,000 receiving yards for the sixth consecutive year — an achievement that prompted the Rams to propose a two-year, $46 million deal. Even with Adams’ reliability, Metcalf was the standout of this offseason.
The Steelers committed to a significant five-year, $150 million contract and forfeited a 2025 second-round draft pick to acquire Metcalf, who was said to wish to play for a “warm-weather team.” Acquiring Metcalf turned out to be expensive, and only time will reveal if the Packers’ decision to pass was the correct one. Green Bay may still seek a veteran receiver in free agency and will probably have to draft at that position too, as Christian Watson is anticipated to be unavailable for the first half of the season due to recuperating from an ACL injury.
