Packers Unlikely to Re-Sign WR Romeo Doubs

Green Bay focused on extending Christian Watson and Tucker Kraft, leaving little room for Doubs

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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The Green Bay Packers are unlikely to re-sign wide receiver Romeo Doubs this offseason, despite his productive 2025 campaign. With the team's salary cap constraints and the emergence of other young receivers like Matthew Golden, the Packers are expected to let Doubs test free agency, where he could command a lucrative deal worth around $13 million annually.

Why it matters

Doubs led the Packers in receiving in 2025, but his production was boosted by injuries to other key receivers. With Christian Watson and tight end Tucker Kraft expected to receive contract extensions, the Packers will have limited resources to re-sign Doubs, who is likely to be the third option in the passing game behind those two players.

The details

The Packers are currently $1.5 million over the 2026 salary cap, and they have five receivers under contract. They also expect to receive a fifth-round compensatory draft pick when Doubs leaves in free agency. While Doubs has been impressive, the Packers have invested heavily in other young receivers like first-round pick Matthew Golden, who had an impressive postseason performance.

  • The 2025 NFL season has concluded.
  • The Packers are currently over the 2026 salary cap.

The players

Romeo Doubs

A wide receiver for the Green Bay Packers who led the team in receiving in 2025 with 55 catches, 724 yards, and six touchdowns.

Christian Watson

A wide receiver for the Green Bay Packers who is expected to receive a contract extension this offseason.

Tucker Kraft

A tight end for the Green Bay Packers who is expected to receive a contract extension this offseason after a breakout year that was cut short by a torn ACL.

Matthew Golden

A wide receiver drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft, who has been recognized as a breakout candidate after an impressive postseason performance.

Brian Gutekunst

The General Manager of the Green Bay Packers.

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What they’re saying

“Romeo Doubs says he wants to stay with the Packers but knows the talent in that wide receiver room and that anything can happen in the NFL”

— Romeo Doubs (@SleeperPackers)

What’s next

The Packers will need to decide whether to re-sign Doubs or let him test free agency, where he could command a lucrative deal.

The takeaway

The Packers' decision to let Doubs walk in free agency highlights the team's focus on retaining its top receiving options in Christian Watson and Tucker Kraft, as well as its investment in younger receivers like Matthew Golden. While Doubs has been productive, the Packers' salary cap constraints and the emergence of other talent make it difficult to justify re-signing him.