New York Jets WR Davante Adams is looking forward to catching Aaron Rodgers’ 500th career touchdown pass | NFL News – Times of India

Wide receiver Davante Adams of the New York Jets is looking forward to catching Aaron Rodgers‘ 500th career touchdown pass. Rodgers needs one more touchdown pass to reach the milestone, while Adams spent eight years with the Green Bay Packers, becoming a star on teams that made deep playoff runs but ultimately fell short of a Super Bowl victory.
The 32-year-old, who began 2024 with the Las Vegas Raiders, was acquired by the Jets in a trade on October 15. He didn’t turn New York’s season around, but on an individual level, Adams improved with the Jets, averaging 79.9 receiving yards per game compared to 69.7 yards with the Raiders.

Devante Adams suggested that he could catch Aaron Rodgers 500th career touchdown pass

In two weeks, the New York Jets will conclude their woeful 2024 season of 4-11 with their final two contests. Despite having Aaron Rodgers in good health and getting reinforcements for the offense coming over in a mid-season trade for Davante Adams, the Jets have often lost games. At season’s end, many people will wonder if Davante Adams and Aaron Rodgers have futures in New York City.

Speaking with reporters, Adams suggested that he could catch Rodgers 500th career touchdown pass, as he currently stands at 499. “Obviously I would love that. I got 200, I got 400, so it would be dope to get 500 as well,” Adams said. “I think 200 was my first [touchdown]. We’ve had some special connections in the past.” “We’ve had some special connections in the past, so it’d be great,” Adams said, via Cimini. “And, obviously, it would be a big, big thing for him. Not that he needs more accolades and more milestones, but you might as well keep racking them up while you can.”
On October 15, 2024, the Raiders traded quarterback Aaron Adams to the New York Jets for a 2025 conditional draft selection. The Jets were eliminated from playoff contention after a loss to the Dolphins in overtime, making the latter condition unfulfilled. Adams was reunited with Aaron Rodgers, whom he played with from 2014 to 2021 with the Green Bay Packers.
Adams debuted with the Jets on October 20 in a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, catching three passes for 30 yards during the first half but his team lost 37-15. In Week 9, Adams left the game for head injury evaluation and later returned in the fourth quarter to catch a 37-yard touchdown pass, securing a 21-13 victory. In Week 15, Adams exploded for 198 yards and two touchdowns on nine receptions, including a career-long 71-yard score, as the Jets won 32-25, snapping a four-game losing streak. Meanwhile, he became the 12th receiver in NFL history to reach 100 career receiving touchdowns.
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The Jets have not lived up to their expectations this season, yet they have had flashes of brilliance, such as against the Jaguars, where Adams had nine receptions, 198 yards, and two touchdowns. New York will conclude their 2024 campaign with a game against the Buffalo Bills and a home game against the Miami Dolphins, though the Jets’ playoff hopes are done. However, Rodgers and Adams get an opportunity to work their magic before the end of the season.