Raiders News: Josh Jacobs Texted Davante Adams About Returning To Packers

Matt Peralta
Matt Peralta
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Oct 1, 2023; Inglewood, California, USA; Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (8) runs the ball as wide receiver Davante Adams (17) provides coverage against Los Angeles Chargers safety Dean Marlowe (20) during the second half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

The Las Vegas Raiders will have a new look and feel to it in 2024 as the team made some notable additions in free agency and the 2024 NFL Draft.

The offense should run through Davante Adams as the Raiders’ clear-cut best option in the passing game, but the run game will look entirely different as Josh Jacobs is no longer on the roster. After spending almost all of last year in contract disputes with Las Vegas, Jacobs got the deal he was looking for in free agency as he signed a four-year contract with the Green Bay Packers.

Green Bay was a viable landing spot for Jacobs after the team allowed Aaron Jones to walk in free agency to the Minnesota Vikings, setting up the former All-Pro running back to lead the backfield. With ascending quarterback Jordan Love manning the controls, Jacobs could be in line for another productive season.

Jacobs is getting his feet under him during OTAs but revealed that he texted Adams about potentially returning to the Packers via Matt Schneidman of The Athletic:

It sounded like Jacobs was reaching out to Adams in jest considering that the latter wanted out of Green Bay after a couple of frustrating seasons. By all accounts, Adams is committed to playing in Las Vegas and has given no indications that he would return to his former team.

Adams back on the Packers is a fun thought given the young talent on both sides of the football, but he’s got more of an opportunity to make an impact on the Raiders. Despite him getting up there in age, Adams is still one of the premier wideouts in the league and should be in line for a bounce-back year.

Davante Adams believes Raiders organization is more competitive than Packers

Despite the lack of winning since coming to Las Vegas, Adams has enjoyed his time with the franchise and being back on the West Coast. As far as what it’s like playing for the Raiders versus the Packers, he noted that the former is a more competitive organization.

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Matt was born and raised in Long Beach, Calif. Because of his love for sports, Matt successfully pursued a degree in journalism at California State University, Long Beach (#GoBeach) and is now a Staff Writer for RaidersNewsWire.com. He is also a Staff Writer for LakersNation.com and RamsNewsWire.com. Contact: mattp@mediumlargela.com Twitter: @_MatthewPeralta Instagram: @matthewperalta