Romeo Doubs led the Packers in receiving this season with 724 yards and six touchdowns - solid numbers, especially considering the depth of Green Bay’s receiver room. But despite that production, all signs point to Doubs suiting up for a different team come September.
It’s not a knock on Doubs. In fact, it’s quite the opposite.
He’s performed well enough to price himself out of Green Bay’s plans, especially with the Packers adding Matthew Golden to the mix and facing upcoming contract decisions on Christian Watson, Jayden Reed, and tight end Tucker Kraft. That’s a lot of mouths to feed in an offense that’s been steadily building through the draft.
Doubs has been a reliable target, but with so many young pass-catchers on rookie deals, the Packers may not be able to justify the cost of keeping him around.
And that cost might not be cheap. ESPN’s Bill Barnwell projects Doubs could land a deal worth around $15 million per year in free agency - a strong number for a player who’s often been viewed as a No. 2 option.
But there’s a growing sense that he could be more than that in the right system. Barnwell even floated the possibility of Doubs fetching closer to $20 million annually if a team sees untapped potential in him - the kind that could flourish in a more aggressive, pass-first offense.
That opens the door for a handful of intriguing landing spots. Miami could be one, especially with new head coach Jeff Hafley now in town.
Pittsburgh might make sense too, where a familiar face in Aaron Rodgers could help Doubs thrive. But one team that really jumps off the page?
The Las Vegas Raiders.
The Raiders are heading into a major offseason reset. They’ll have a new head coach, likely a new quarterback - and they’ve got the cap space to make a splash.
According to Spotrac, Las Vegas is sitting on roughly $92 million in available cap room, second-most in the league. That gives them the flexibility to bring in a proven receiver like Doubs, who could immediately step into a leadership role in a young offense.
With Jakobi Meyers traded midseason to Jacksonville and injuries hampering rookie tight end Brock Bowers, the Raiders were left scrambling at wideout. Tre Tucker was thrust into the WR1 role down the stretch, but he struggled to produce, failing to crack 50 receiving yards in any game during that stretch. By comparison, Doubs hit that mark three times over the same span - and he did it while competing for targets in a much deeper receiver rotation.
Tucker finished the year with 696 yards and five touchdowns - both marks trailing Doubs - and he’s now heading into the final year of his rookie contract. The Raiders have young talent in place, including recent draft picks Jack Bech and Dont’e Thornton Jr., but they need a steady, experienced presence to anchor the group. Doubs could be that guy, especially if paired with a dynamic young quarterback like Fernando Mendoza, the expected No. 1 overall pick and reigning Heisman winner.
For the Packers, moving on from Doubs is one of several tough decisions looming this offseason. But for Doubs, the future looks promising.
He’s entering free agency at just 25 years old, with a track record of production and room to grow. If he lands in the right system - and Vegas might just be that place - he could be poised for a breakout.