Davante Adams, Justin Jefferson among stars of Netflix's 'Receiver'

Field Level Media|published: Tue 19th March, 13:43 2024

Jan 7, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) misses a pass in the end zone against the Denver Broncos during the fourth quarter at Allegiant Stadium. credits: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports

Davante Adams, Justin Jefferson and three other big-name pass catchers are starring in Netflix's docuseries called "Receiver," the streaming service announced Tuesday.

The star wideouts of the Las Vegas Raiders and Minnesota Vikings, respectively, will be joined by the San Francisco 49ers duo of Deebo Samuel and George Kittle as well as Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown.

The eight-episode series is scheduled to start in the summer.

"Receiver" is a continuation of Netflix's relationship with the NFL that first began with "Quarterback" in 2023. The production is a joint endeavor with NFL Films, Peyton Manning's Omaha Productions and Patrick Mahomes' 2PM Productions.

"The natural progression is from a pass to a catch, so we're excited to dive into the 'Receiver' world after the success of our 'Quarterback' series," Netflix executive Gabe Spitzer said. "NFL Films, Omaha Productions and 2PM Productions have delivered again in finding unique and dynamic athletes who will further highlight the drama of this sport on and off the field."

Manning said he was "excited" to give fans a closer look at some of the best receivers in the NFL.

"As we did with 'Quarterback,' we look forward to telling the stories of five incredible receivers, each with their unique personality, skillset and motivation for what drives them to be the best."

—Field Level Media