Packers' Aaron Rodgers Says Davante Adams to Raiders Trade 'Was a Little Surprising'

The Green Bay Packers traded wide receiver Davante Adams to the Las Vegas Raiders in order to get rid of Rodgers' favorite target.

Rodgers admitted that the trade caught him off-guard on The Pat McAfee Show.

It was a little surprising with Davante, Rodgers said.

After briefly considering retirement, Rodgers decided to continue his career with the Packers. The contract extension was worth $150 million.

Rodgers and Adams wreaked havoc on NFL defenses for eight years. Adams was a first-team All-Pro selection for the second year in a row after finishing with 123 catches for 1,553 yards and 11 touchdown.

Adams and Rodgers have 69 touchdown hookups, the most in Green Bay franchise history.

Rodgers said that he had communicated with Adams throughout his decision-making process and that he expected the two of them to continue their relationship.

Rodgers said that he was honest with him about his future and how long he wanted to play. I have a lot of love for Tae and I wish him the best with his new partner.

The departures of Adams and Valdes-Scantling will make way for new faces. The Packers signed veteran Sammy Watkins in free agency, but they didn't address the receiver position with either of their two picks in the first round of the draft.