Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Davante Adams recently voiced his deep concern regarding retirement rumors surrounding his longtime teammate Aaron Rodgers. Adams, who played alongside Rodgers during their time with the Green Bay Packers from 2014 to 2021, expressed his feelings after the Pittsburgh Steelers suffered a 30-6 defeat in the wild-card playoff game against the Houston Texans.
Following the game, Rodgers, now the quarterback for the Steelers, remained ambiguous about his future, neither confirming nor denying that he might have played the final game of his illustrious career. On a recent episode of the FanDuel TV “Up & Adams Show,” Adams candidly reflected on the situation, revealing that the thought of Rodgers potentially retiring fills him with sadness.
“I see it, and it makes me sick because knowing him and knowing what everyone should know about him at this point… he learned from Brett Favre,” Adams stated, highlighting Rodgers” resilience. “He”s just as much Iron Man as anybody who”s ever played this game. I got so much respect for how he”s done it. The fact that he”s just been himself throughout this whole thing, I got nothing but cheers for him, no matter what happens.”
Adams and Rodgers later reunited on the New York Jets for part of the 2024 season, further strengthening their bond. Meanwhile, speculation about Rodgers” retirement has intensified, especially after a report suggested he hinted at the possibility of stepping away from the game during the offseason.
Adams expressed his disappointment over the possibility of Rodgers ending his career with such a crushing loss, particularly noting the circumstances of the game, which included a pick-six. “I”m heartbroken for him because I know how much he wants it and I know how much he deserves it,” Adams said. “To see that game end that way, that”s not how any of us saw it happening. Definitely don”t want his career to end that way. That”s one of my best friends; that hurts me, that hurts my heart a little bit to watch.”
As discussions continue regarding Rodgers” future, the Steelers are facing changes as head coach Mike Tomlin stepped down, making it uncertain whether Rodgers will consider continuing his career in Pittsburgh. Adams remains hopeful that his friend will find a way to conclude his career on a more positive note, saying, “Ultimately, hoping there”s something left there for him to continue going. I want to see him happy and see him finish the way that he deserves to finish.”
At 42 years old, Rodgers has had a remarkable career, and it remains to be seen whether he will choose to return for another season or ride off into retirement.
