Packers Trade Pitch Sends 1,700-Yard WR To Steelers to Join Aaron Rodgers
Packers Trade Pitch Sends 1,700-Yard WR To Steelers to Join Aaron Rodgers originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Romeo Doubs has been one of the most trusted targets for quarterback Jordan Love since he took over as the team's franchise quarterback in 2023. Throughout his career, Doubs has posted 1700 receiving yards and 15 touchdowns. Moreover, he recorded at least 64 targets in each of the past three seasons, including 70 in 2024.
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Still, Doubs has yet to develop into a clear No. 1 option in the receiving corps, something many Packers fans believe the team needs heading into 2025. With Doubs entering the final year of his rookie contract, he should feel a strong sense of urgency to deliver results and prove he deserves a second deal with Green Bay.
It is anyone's guess whether Doubs will still be with the Packers next year. However, Bleacher Report's Kristopher Knox sees the wide receiver as a potential trade target this season.
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Romeo Doubs (87) rushes for yards against Jacksonville Jaguars safety Darnell Savage (6).© Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
"There's a chance Doubs could be available this season. He's entering the final year of his rookie contract and is likely to face a lot of competition during training camp," Knox wrote.
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"Jayden Reed and Dontayvion Wicks are back, and the Packers used first- and third-round picks on Matthew Golden and Savion Williams, respectively, in April," he added. "If Green Bay decides to move one of its young pass-catchers, Doubs—who topped 600 receiving yards in each of the last two seasons—would be a logical candidate."
Knox went on to mention the Pittsburgh Steelers as a landing spot for Doubs, which makes sense given Aaron Rodgers' familiarity with the former Nevada receiver.
"The Steelers would be an obvious landing spot for the Nevada product if he is on the move. They need receiver depth, and Rodgers has experience playing with him," Know wrote. "Doubs' rookie season coincided with the veteran's last campaign as a Packer."
Doubs and Rodgers played together in 2022, which was Doubs' rookie season. That year, the young receiver logged 42 catches for 425 yards and three touchdowns. The Steelers traded for DK Metcalf this offseason but also dealt George Pickens to the Dallas Cowboys, so they could be in the market for an affordable option to complement Metcalf in the passing game.
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The most likely scenario is Doubs playing out the final year of his rookie deal in Green Bay. While it could be tough for the Packers to retain him next offseason—especially with six starters potentially hitting the open market—keeping Doubs on the roster for 2024 should be in the team's best interest. When you are aiming to take that extra step toward a championship, you do not trade away a top target.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 25, 2025, where it first appeared.
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