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Packers Weigh Retaining Doubs or Watson Amid Roster Overhaul
8 Aug
Summary
- Packers have two top receivers, Doubs and Watson, set to hit free agency in 2026
- Packers drafted two new receivers in 2025, creating depth at the position
- Doubs has impressed in training camp, while Watson is recovering from an ACL injury
As the 2025 NFL season approaches, the Green Bay Packers find themselves in a unique position regarding their wide receiver corps. The team has two key players, Romeo Doubs and Christian Watson, who are set to hit free agency next spring and have been integral parts of their offense in the last three years.
However, the Packers' recent draft strategy has provided them with a strong position in terms of numbers at the receiver position. After selecting two wideouts in the first three rounds of the 2025 NFL Draft, the team could enter the upcoming season with Jayden Reed, Dontayvion Wicks, Matthew Golden, and Savion Williams as their top four receivers, potentially feeling confident in that group.
Despite this depth, the Packers are still considering the possibility of retaining either Doubs or Watson beyond their rookie deals. Doubs has had a strong training camp, while Watson appears to be ahead of schedule in his recovery from an ACL injury. This has created a complex situation for the Packers, who must weigh the value of keeping one of their established receivers against the potential of their newly drafted talent.
Doubs, who has been a reliable target for quarterback Jordan Love over the last two seasons, could be the more likely candidate for a contract extension. However, Watson's combination of size and speed makes him a valuable asset to the Packers' offense, and his potential impact on the team is not easily replaceable.
