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Report: Packers' Adams won't play on franchise tag

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Davante Adams has informed the Green Bay Packers he won't play under the franchise tag, sources told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.

Adams and the Packers remain far apart on a long-term extension, Rapoport adds.

Green Bay's most recent offer would make Adams the highest-paid receiver in NFL history, but the two sides are still at odds over contract structure and length, NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reports.

The 29-year-old wideout has reportedly told teammates and friends he's unhappy at not having a new contract, according to NFL Network's Mike Garafolo.

The Packers applied the franchise tag on Adams earlier this month. He'd earn $20.1 million on the tag this season, per Spotrac.

Adams has been one of the NFL's most dominant wideouts. He's exceeded 1,300 yards in three of his last four seasons, recording a career-high 1,553 yards in 2021.

Players who've received the franchise tag have until July 15 to agree to a long-term deal.

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