Packers' Super Bowl Odds Somehow Improve Following Davante Adams Trade
By Joe Summers
In one of the most shocking trades in recent NFL history, the Packers sent star wide receiver and Aaron Rodgers-favorite Davante Adams to the Las Vegas Raiders for a bunch of draft picks.
The news comes as such a surprise because the Packers just signed Rodgers to an extension and one would have been safe to assume that meant Adams was staying too. But it's been reported that Adams dreamt of playing for the Raiders and declined more money to get to Las Vegas.
Final thought (for now) on the Davante Adams trade: His agents Frank Bauer and Kenny Chapman confirm that the #Packers offered more money than the contract he’ll sign in Las Vegas.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 18, 2022
Simply, it was his lifelong dream to be with the #Raiders.
Green Bay's wide receiver room is now perilously thin with Allan Lazard and Randall Cobb manning the depth chart. So what impact did such a massive trade have on the Packers' Super Bowl Odds? Let's check out WynnBET to find out:
Packers Super Bowl Odds
Believe it or not, Green Bay's Super Bowl odds have actually improved since the news. Back when the Rodgers extension was first announced, the Packers jumped from +1400 to +1000.
Super Bowl odds movement at @WynnBET following Russell Wilson and Aaron Rodgers news:
— BetSided (@BetSided) March 8, 2022
Broncos: +2500 ➡️ +1200
Packers: +1500 ➡️ +1000
Seahawks: +4000 ➡️ +10000
But now, WynnBET has Green Bay listed at +700 to win the Super Bowl. Those are the fourth-lowest odds in the NFL and second-lowest in the NFC, behind only Tampa Bay. Something is up.
I'm surprised to be honest, and you have to think another move is coming. Perhaps oddsmakers know something we don't (probably) but for now it's safe to say Green Bay isn't done.
Stay tuned into BetSided as we bring you the latest on the Packers' offseason and keep you updated on any urgent changes to their Super Bowl odds.