The Green Bay Packers‘ receiving corps could open the season in a state of flux.
Even after selecting electrifying speedster Matthew Golden to potentially climb the depth chart at a young and dynamic position group, the Packers might not be done revamping and reloading quarterback Jordan Love’s collection of pass catchers.
As the 2025 regular season approaches, so too do some major question marks for the Packers’ offense and some of the young veterans on the roster at what has become a premium position across the league.
Are Green Bay Packers’ Wide Receivers on The Trading Block?
Oct 20, 2024; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst is shown before their game against the Houston Texans at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark Hoffman/USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images
Oct 20, 2024; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst is shown before their game against the Houston Texans at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark Hoffman/USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images
Golden’s arrival could herald a full-fledged overhaul at wide receiver for the Packers.
ESPN’s Bill Barnwell suggests that if Golden’s blazing 4.29 speed shows signs of translating to being a difference-maker at the NFL level during training camp this summer, the Packers could look to trade Doubs, or one of their other top playmakers.
“If Golden and Williams impress in training camp,” Barnwell writes for ESPN. “Teams will be calling the Packers to inquire about their young wideouts and whether any of them might shake available before the start of the season. Reed’s ability after the catch is unique, and for whatever it’s worth, the team reassured him he was their top receiver earlier this month. Watson’s role in the lineup could be filled by Golden, but it’s unclear when Watson will be able to get back on the field after tearing an ACL in January, which would make it difficult to get a meaningful trade return for him.
“Doubs seems like the most obvious candidate, given that he was already suspended for one week by the team last season for missing a pair of practices. Owed $3.4 million in the final year of his rookie deal, the Packers might rack up a compensatory pick if he leaves after the season as a free agent, but Gutekunst has been relatively aggressive adding options such as Jacobs, Xavier McKinney and Nate Hobbs over the past couple of offseasons. Dealing Doubs would lock in draft compensation and avoid a potential headache if he falls down the depth chart during the season.”
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Romeo Doubs (87) and tight end Tucker Kraft (85)
Dec 15, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; Green Bay Packers wide receiver Romeo Doubs (87) celebrates with tight end Tucker Kraft (85) after catching a touchdown pass against the Seattle Seahawks during the first quarter at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images
Trading Doubs would jibe with Gutekunst’s forward-thinking view on roster building, especially through the NFL Draft.
Likewise, Doubs could see a strong market, widely viewed as the Packers’ No. 1 receiver by executives around the league, the 25-year-old has caught 147 passes for 1,700 yards and 15 touchdowns through his first three seasons.
Similarly, Jayden Reed seems unhappy about his role and how the Packers seem to view him, so there’s a chance that if teams come calling about the Packers’ receivers, Reed could be a potential high-value trade target to watch, as well.
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Jan 12, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jayden Reed (11) in the tunnel against the Philadelphia Eagles in an NFC wild card game at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images
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