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Davante Adams and Aaron Rodgers reunite on ‘The Pat McAfee Show’

Davante Adams and Aaron Rodgers reunite on ‘The Pat McAfee Show’

Aaron Rogers can’t wait to get back on the field with Davante Adams as his teammate again.

During his weekly appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show” on Tuesday, the Jets quarterback was all smiles as he talked about Gang Green’s big trade for the star wide receiver on Tuesday.

“Obviously very excited,” Rodgers said. “Davante is a phenomenal player and a dear friend.”

Rodgers said he was “angry” as he drove home and later saw a call and text from Adams, and reached back and learned of the deal after midnight.

Adams then jumped on Rodgers’ shot, with the two reuniting on the show.

Davante Adams (left) and Aaron Rodgers (right) on “The Pat McAfee Show” on Oct. 15, 2024. The Pat McAfee Show

“We’re back man,” Adams said. “I should be able to pick up where we left off, that’s the idea.”

Rodgers and Adams, who requested a trade to Las Vegas earlier this month, were a dynamic duo for eight seasons together in Green Bay.

The quarterback reacted to Adams’ trade shortly after The Post’s Brian Costello confirmed it on Tuesday.

The Raiders will receive a conditional third-round draft pick that could upgrade to a second-round pick.

Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) passes against the Buffalo Bills during the first half of an NFL football game in East Rutherford, N.J., Monday, Oct. 14, 2024. AP
Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) walks down the sideline before kickoff of a game between the Raiders and the Cleveland Browns at Allegiant Stadium on September 29, 2024. Stephen R. Sylvanie-Images

The Jets assume the remainder of Adams’ contract.

Adams will earn $12.1 million in salary for the remainder of this season, and has base salaries of $35.6 million over the next two years, but that amount is not guaranteed.

Jets owner Woody Johnson explained that he was encouraged to trade for Adams after a crushing 23-20 home loss to the Bills on Monday night.

However, CBS reported that the trade was underway before Monday’s loss.

New York Jets owner Woody Johnson reacts during the game against the Minnesota Vikings at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on October 6, 2024. Images by Kirby Lee-Imagen

“The status quo is killer. You have to go with your gut and build a culture,” Johnson said during the league meeting in Atlanta on Tuesday, adding that he is excited about the move. “It will open everything up.”

“In my position, I have to make the decisions that are best for the team. … I’m doing absolutely everything I can to win.”

Adams reportedly took a red-eye flight to New Jersey and has been in the Jets building since Tuesday morning.

Davante Adams #17 of the Packers congratulates Aaron Rodgers #12 after scoring a two-point conversion in the second half against the Los Angeles Chargers at Dignity Health Sports Park on November 3, 2019 in Carson, California. Getty Images

The trade is pending a physical, with Adams missing the Raiders’ last three games with a hamstring injury.

The transaction came a week after the Jets fired head coach Robert Saleh after a 2-3 start, and named defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich as interim head coach.

Saleh’s firing marked Johnson’s first in-season coaching change in 25 years of ownership.

Johnson is confident Adams can help turn the Jets’ season around.

The Jets (2-4) face the Steelers (4-2) in Pittsburgh in Week 7 on “Sunday Night Football.”