"After presumably being priced out of even entertaining a deal with Pierce, the Patriots saw a few other receivers sign elsewhere, including Mike Evans. They were reportedly not in contention to bring him in, but he was the next-best name after Pierce that could have made a significant impact for Drake Maye's offense."
"The 25-year-old has never had a chance to be the go-to receiver in Green Bay, but he could serve that role in New England after recording the best season of his career in 2025. He logged 55 receptions for 724 yards and six touchdowns last year, having his statistically most impressive season since coming into the league in 2022."
"If given the opportunity to be the WR1 for a quarterback like Maye, there's a chance we could see the best yet from Doubs, as he showed in his fourth season. That's the kind of thing to get excited about, even if he isn't the player most fans were hoping for."
The Patriots have shifted their wide receiver strategy after failing to acquire their top targets in free agency. With major names like Alec Pierce and Mike Evans signing elsewhere, New England has turned its attention to Romeo Doubs from the Green Bay Packers. The team has already made contact with Doubs' agents during the legal tampering period. At 25 years old, Doubs recorded his best season in 2025 with 55 receptions for 724 yards and six touchdowns. Playing alongside quarterback Drake Maye, Doubs could finally assume the role of a primary receiver, potentially unlocking greater production than he achieved in Green Bay.
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