Green Bay Packers: 5 Greatest receivers in franchise history
By Joe Kipp
Honorable Mentions: Antonio Freeman, Greg Jennings, Davante Adams
One of the staples of the Brett Favre era, Antonio Freeman was one of the NFL’s best deep threats during his time in the league. The one-time Pro Bowler, first-team All-Pro and Super Bowl champ finished his career with 431 catches for 6,651 yards and 57 touchdowns. He’s best known for his spectacular circus catch against the Minnesota Vikings on Monday Night Football.
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Greg Jennings may not be everybody’s favorite guy in the media right now, but it’s undeniable the impact he had on the field during his time in the green and gold. Considered one of the best route runners to ever play for the Packers, Jennings had the ability to stop on a dime and make defenders miss from any which way. Jennings’ best season came during the Packers’ Super Bowl run in 2010, when he racked up 1,265 yards and 12 touchdowns on 76 catches. He was a two-time Pro Bowler in Green Bay.
Davante Adams was a hard one to rank. Though it’s a little early to place him in Green Bay’s top five at the moment, Adams is ascending at a rate which could see him as the best receiver Aaron Rodgers has ever played with. Adams made his second Pro Bowl in 2018 after finishing with 111 catches for 1,386 yards and 13 touchdowns. He is widely considered a top 10 receiver in the league currently, and has a whopping 35 touchdowns since 2016.