Despite a strong connection with Jordan Love, the Packers might sever ties with a crucial playmaker.

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TL;DR

  • Romeo Doubs is a free agent next year, with a strong Packers receiver corps.
  • Doubs has a good rapport with Jordan Love, especially on third downs.
  • The Packers have many young receivers under contract, making Doubs' return uncertain.
  • Doubs may leave for a team offering more targets, and his departure wouldn't be surprising.

Next year, the Green Bay Packers faces a difficult choice regarding wide receiver Romeo Doubs, who is set to become a free agent.

In recent years, Doubs has proven to be a dependable receiver for the team, and his rapport with Quarterback Jordan Love is undeniable.

The Packers possess an exceptionally strong wide receiver corps, both currently and looking ahead to the following season.

Christian Watson, Jayden Reed, and Dontayvion Wicks are under contract until 2026, with the team selecting Savion Williams and Matthew Golden in the 2025 draft.

As a result of their situation, ESPN's Rob Demovsky believes Doubs returning next year is not a given. Here's what Demovsky said about Doubs' future in Green Bay.

He's sometimes been Jordan Love's primary target, particularly on crucial third downs. However, a distinction exists between a go-to receiver and a top receiver, a role he hasn't fully occupied. The Packers previously extended Christian Watson, another receiver from the 2022 draft class, for a short period before his return from a knee injury this season. Extensions are also anticipated in 2027 for Jayden Reed and Dontayvion Wicks. Furthermore, they possess Matthew Golden, a first-round selection from 2025.

Given the abundance of wide receivers, it'll be challenging to justify a 2026 contract for Doubs, particularly as Reed, Wicks, and tight end Tucker Kraft are also likely candidates for extensions down the line.

Even if the Packers wish to retain him, Doubs might opt to depart for a team offering him greater prospects for increased target share.

Ultimately, it wouldn't be surprising to see Doubs playing elsewhere in 2026.

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