It's been nearly one week since it was first reported that the New England Patriots were releasing their top wide receiver from the 2025 season, Stefon Diggs.
On Tuesday, one day before the NFL's official new year begins, the Patriots reportedly agreed to a four-year, $70 million deal with former Green Bay Packers wideout Romeo Doubs.
ESPN NFL analyst Mina Kimes said that she's a fan of the move and opined that New England could use Doubs similarly to how Diggs was utilized.
"Really like Romeo Doubs in New England. Polished route runner, red zone upside, can work the middle, and a good intermediate answer for Drake Maye--ranked 12th league-wide in yds/route run on 10-20 yd throws, tied with....Stefon Diggs. Could see him used in a similar fashion," Kimes posted on Bluesky.
Really like Romeo Doubs in New England. Polished route runner, red zone upside, can work the middle, and a good intermediate answer for Drake Maye--ranked 12th league-wide in yds/route run on 10-20 yd throws, tied with....Stefon Diggs. Could see him used in a similar fashion.
— Mina Kimes (@minakimes.bsky.social) March 10, 2026 at 2:38 PM
Diggs finished his lone season with the Patriots recording 85 catches for 1,013 receiving yards and four touchdowns and added 14 receptions for 110 yards and one score in the playoffs.
Doubs led all Packers players in targets (85), catches (55) and receiving yards (career-high 724) in 2025 while tying for the team lead in receiving touchdowns (six).
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