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Packers receiver Romeo Doubs
The Green Bay Packers have a bit of re-tooling to do during the offseason.
They have several notable names set to become free agents, including offensive tackle Rasheed Walker, linebacker Quay Walker, wide receiver Romeo Doubs, and quarterback Malik Willis. The latter two were recently identified by Pro Football Focus as the most underrated free agent players at their respective position groups.
Green Bay Packers WR Romeo Doubs Named Underrated Free Agent at His Position
The Packers selected Doubs in the fourth round of the 2022 NFL Draft. His four-year rookie contract is now up, and he is expected to hit the open market when free agency begins in March. Here’s what Zoltán Buday of PFF had to say about Doubs:
“Doubs saved his best for last, posting a career-high 75.3 PFF receiving grade and 724 receiving yards in his fourth season with the Packers. Over the past four years, Doubs often emerged as the team’s top receiving option. His 335 targets over that span are more than 100 more than second place.
“Similarly, Doubs led the team in receiving yards and receiving touchdowns since 2022. Among 78 wide receivers who were on the field for at least 1,200 snaps over the past four seasons, his 76.5 PFF receiving grade ranks 37th. He already proved himself as a potential top target, but he could really flourish in a passing game with a clear No. 1 while he shines as the No. 2.”
Doubs recorded 202 receptions for 2,424 yards and 21 touchdowns in 59 games played with Green Bay. In 2025 he set a career high in receiving yards with 724. With receivers such as Christian Watson, Dontayvion Wicks, and Jayden Reed entering the final year of their contracts in 2026, and with the Packers selecting Matthew Golden in the first round of last year’s draft, Doubs isn’t expected to return to Green Bay.
Packers QB Malik Willis Named Underrated Free Agent at His Position
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Green Bay acquired Willis in a trade with the Tennessee Titans just ahead of the 2024 season. He was a third-round pick by the Titans in 2022, and is slated to become a free agent next month. Here is Buday’s take on Willis:
“Quarterback is an exception on this list. Once you look beyond the three highest-ranked quarterbacks in the PFF free-agent rankings (Malik Willis, Aaron Rodgers and Daniel Jones), there are no players with true starting potential. Willis, although the No. 1 free-agent passer, could be underrated because of his limited playing time in Green Bay.
“Even though the former third-round pick saw just 314 snaps over the past two seasons with the Packers, he flashed enough potential to earn a starting position elsewhere. He tossed six touchdown passes with no interceptions and made just one turnover-worthy pass to five big-time throws. Among the 60 quarterbacks who logged at least 120 dropbacks over the past two seasons, Willis ranks first in passer rating (132.5) by a significant margin and 13th in PFF passing grade (79.9).”
Willis came up big in relief for starting QB Jordan Love multiple times throughout the past two seasons. In 11 appearances with the Packers, Willis won three out of four starts, and threw for 972 yards, six touchdowns, and zero interceptions. He also rushed for 261 yards and three TDs. Willis should get an opportunity to compete for a starting job for another team in 2026.
Nick Roesch Nick Roesch covers the NFL for Heavy Sports, with a focus on the Kansas City Chiefs, Green Bay Packers, and Los Angeles Chargers. He previously covered the Chiefs for USA TODAY Sports’ Chiefs Wire, and all 32 NFL teams for A to Z Sports. Roesch’s career in sports media spans 10 years. More about Nick Roesch
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