The conclusion of the 2025 NFL season signifies the end of the Packers’ obligation to WR Romeo Doubs. It is in the Packers’ best interest to allow Doubs to move forward with his career.
Doubs led the Packers in receiving with 55 catches, 724 yards, and six touchdowns this past season. However, his production was boosted by the absence of WRs Christian Watson and Jayden Reed, who both missed several games due to injury. The Packers also lost star tight end Tucker Kraft to a torn ACL in the middle of his breakout year.
Doubs has been excellent. There is no value in downplaying his performance.
Yet despite his production, it is time to move on.
The NFL Is a Business
The Packers receiver was on Radio Row during Super Bowl media week, saying he believes Green Bay is his best chance to win a Super Bowl. However, the Packers are not in an ideal situation for his return.
Doubs is expected to receive a deal worth around $13 million annually this offseason. The Packers are currently $1.5 million over the 2026 salary cap, with five receivers under contract. Green Bay also expects to receive a fifth-round compensatory draft pick when Doubs leaves.
While Doubs has been impressive, he likely won’t be higher than the third option for the Packers in 2026. Kraft and Watson are both expected to secure multi-year extensions this offseason and have established themselves as the top two receiving targets. Re-signing Doubs will be hard to justify given these circumstances.
Too Many Mouths to Feed
While Doubs is likely to continue excelling in Green Bay, his presence limits opportunities for his teammates. General Manager Brian Gutekunst selected two receivers in the 2025 NFL draft. The first-round pick, Matthew Golden, has been recognized as a breakout candidate after an impressive postseason performance.
Green Bay invested heavily in Golden by selecting him in the first round. To maximize that investment, the team must give him chances to perform. Unfortunately, that means parting ways with a talented player like Doubs.
Doubs was productive in 2025 and even made a few highlight-reel catches, but it may not be justifiable to pay him when Green Bay has other higher-end options to prioritize.
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