Raiders Eyeing Packers WR Romeo Doubs to Boost Offense

Veteran receiver could provide reliable target for anticipated top draft pick Francisco Mendoza

Feb. 18, 2026 at 4:31pm

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After a disastrous 3-14 season, the Las Vegas Raiders are looking to rebuild their offense around anticipated top draft pick quarterback Francisco Mendoza. One free agent target that could help Mendoza is veteran wide receiver Romeo Doubs, who has spent his entire 4-year career with the Green Bay Packers.

Why it matters

The Raiders need to surround Mendoza with reliable pass-catching options to help get their offense back on track. Doubs, coming off a 55-catch, 724-yard, 6-touchdown season, could provide a steady veteran presence to complement the team's other young offensive weapons like tight end Brock Bowers and wide receiver Tre Tucker.

The details

Doubs has appeared in 59 games for the Packers over his 4-year career, catching 202 passes for 2,424 yards and 21 touchdowns. His ability to get open and make plays in traffic would be an asset for the Raiders' new-look passing attack under coach Klint Kubiak.

  • The Raiders are expected to select Francisco Mendoza with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

The players

Francisco Mendoza

The anticipated No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, who the Raiders are expected to select as their new franchise quarterback.

Romeo Doubs

A 4-year veteran wide receiver who has spent his entire NFL career with the Green Bay Packers, catching 202 passes for 2,424 yards and 21 touchdowns.

Brock Bowers

The Raiders' leading receiver in 2025 with 64 catches and 7 touchdowns, Bowers is expected to be a key part of the team's passing attack moving forward.

Tre Tucker

The Raiders' leading receiver in 2025 in terms of yardage, with 696 receiving yards, Tucker is another young offensive weapon the team will build around.

Ashton Jeanty

The Raiders' starting running back, Jeanty will also play a big role in the team's passing game as they look to get their offense back on track.

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What they’re saying

“The Raiders can add to their wide receivers room for new coach Klint Kubiak by signing Doubs. His ability to uncover and work the heavy traffic areas of the field would be great for anticipated top-pick quarterback Fernando Mendoza. Doubs is a reliable pass catcher.”

— Matt Bowen, ESPN Analyst (ESPN)

What’s next

The Raiders will need to make a strong push to sign Doubs in free agency, as he could provide a reliable veteran target to help ease the transition for their new franchise quarterback Mendoza.

The takeaway

By targeting a proven receiver like Romeo Doubs in free agency, the Raiders can give their anticipated top draft pick Francisco Mendoza a better chance to succeed right away and help get the team's offense back on track after a disastrous 2025 season.