Free agency opened across the NFL this past week, and with it came the departure of several Green Bay Packers, including my favorite active player, wide receiver Romeo Doubs.
Doubs signed with the New England Patriots for a base value of nearly seventy million dollars over four years, a sum that Green Bay was never going to be able to pay, and as a result, he’ll get his chance to chase a Lombardi with Drake Maye and the rest of this year’s runner-ups.
Here’s a look back at Doubs’ tenure.
The Love Story
Drafted in the fourth round out of Nevada in 2022, Romeo Doubs was pretty easy to fall in love with.
He made a splash in his first training camp, quickly earning praise from coaches and then quarterback Aaron Rodgers, and perhaps most importantly, he wore number eighty seven.
For a fan whose favorite player all-time is Jordy Nelson, that was more than enough to fast-track Doubs to fandom status, and for the last four seasons, I’ve enjoyed almost every minute of it.
In his rookie campaign, Doubs contributed 425 yards and three touchdowns, which was a great start for a day two selection, and when Jordan Love came into the fold as the starter, Doubs only continued to establish himself, quickly becoming the heir apparent’s favorite target.
When the Packers needed a critical third down conversion, Doubs was there, and while I’m sure some fans will contest the fact, he also had great hands, often making difficult catches off the turf look easy.
Over four seasons, Doubs was responsible for nearly 2,500 yards of offense and twenty-one touchdowns, trailing only Drake London, George Pickens, and teammate Christian Watson in scores among 2022 draftees.
In 2025, Doubs had his most impactful season as a pro, logging bests in yardage and explosive plays, among other advanced metrics.
Doubs was also one of the NFL’s best separators, appearing in the top five with names like Davante Adams and JSN with a separation win rate of 17.7%, which is a very underrated part of Doubs’ game.
On the open market, that performance proved lucrative, and now, he’ll likely get the chance to be WR1 for the Patriots.
In a Green Bay wide receiver room that has undergone a lot of overhaul in the past half decade, Doubs’ relative consistency will likely be missed more than you’d think.
A Playoff Performer
One of the most successful and unsung parts of Romeo Doubs’ Green Bay Packers career was his production in the playoffs.
When the lights shined the brightest, Doubs showed up, putting up twenty receptions for 371 yards and two touchdowns across four career playoff games.
Two of the four were defining performances, including his last game in the Green and Gold.
In the rubber match against the rival Chicago Bears, Doubs had eight catches for 124 yards and a touchdown, which was a fitting end for a beloved player.
Back in 2023, when the Packers stunned the Cowboys, Doubs had six grabs on six targets for 151 yards and another touchdown.
That’s more than some of the best wide receivers in the league can say as of late, and it only proves that he’ll be worth every penny of his new deal, especially if New England can maintain their high level of play.
With Doubs now in the AFC, we’ll be able to root for his continued success from afar.
The Player and The Person
To go along with his presence on the field, Romeo Doubs also had one of the most likeable personalities that the Packers have seen in a long time, at least in my opinion.
His reserved nature endeared him to a lot of fans, and his interactions with Green Bay’s social media team were often some of the most entertaining.
One of my favorite moments in the Green Bay Packers’ past couple of seasons actually came courtesy of Doubs, during the game in which he returned from team suspension in 2024.
Mental health seemed to have been involved, and on that Sunday against the Cardinals, the entire team rallied around Doubs to celebrate the first of two touchdowns.
It was evident how much his peers loved him in what was an emotional moment, and after that, something seemed to shift.
Doubs became more expressive on the field, and in this past season in particular, it was great to see him showcase more of his love for the game as he celebrated big plays.
I can only hope that his new fanbase will embrace him as much as Green Bay did, and he’ll prove the early doubters wrong.
A Fond Farewell
Although Doubs’ Green Bay Packers send-off will likely be tainted by his muffed onside kick recovery that cost the Packers the NFC North this past season, I think it’s safe to say that his exit will end up being the most notable of Green Bay’s many free agents.
There will be more than a handful of games in 2026 where Romeo Doubs’ absence will be evident, and I think that anyone that is happy to see him go didn’t really understand what he was to the team.
He was the glue, and even though moving forward with Christian Watson and Matthew Golden is likely the “correct” choice, I’ll still miss him.
For now, the Romeo Doubs shirt goes to the back of the closet, and 87 will be passed on to another Cheesehead hopeful.
I’ve been lucky enough to hold onto many of my favorite Green Bay Packers in my time as a fan, but this loss feels the most significant.
Here’s to nothing but continued success for one of the most under-appreciated wearers of the G.
