The San Francisco 49ers’ pursuit of a wide receiver likely took a different turn after the team signed veteran star Mike Evans.
With Evans now in the mix, the likelihood of the 49ers making a move for Green Bay Packers receiver Romeo Doubs doesn’t seem likely, despite many, including Jeremy Fowler of ESPN, reporting before free agency that Doubs was an option in San Francisco.
"Packers wide receiver Romeo Doubs plans to hit the market. Talks with Green Bay did not result in a new deal. He'll have several suitors. The Patriots, Commanders, and Titans are closely watching his market, along with the 49ers. Doubs is considered by some evaluators to be the best all-around receiver in the group,” he wrote.
San Francisco entered the offseason looking to improve its receiving corps, as it will lose Brandon Aiyuk, who didn’t play last season.
Doubs was a potential target because of his age, upside, and the chance to be a legitimate top-two wide receiver on a team. The 25-year-old had shown flashes during his time in Green Bay.
However, the addition of Evans completely changes everything. Evans, one of the most consistent receivers in football over the past decade, instantly becomes a centerpiece of the 49ers’ offense. The veteran has been just as good as any receiver in football and will put San Francisco in a good spot on that front.
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