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Over the last few years, the\u00a0Packers\u00a0have done well to find quality wide receivers in the NFL draft, guys who have obvious talent and have flashed it at various times with quarterback\u00a0Jordan Love. They haven\u2019t been able, though, to pick and develop a true star receiver, the kind of player they\u2019ve seemed to have going back to Antonio Freeman, through Donald Driver and Greg Jennings, to Jordy Nelson and\u00a0Davante Adams.<\/p>\n
In fact, the Packers have not had a 1,000-yard receiver since Adams departed in 2021.<\/p>\n
The closest thing they might have to a star at the position, at least with\u00a0Jayden Reed\u00a0sidelined because of a broken collarbone, has been\u00a0Romeo Doubs, who is Love\u2019s most reliable option at the position. That\u2019s not saying much\u2013Doubs averages 3.9 receptions and 49.6 yards per game, and rates a\u00a0Pro Football Focus grade of 68.9, which is 49th out of 127 graded receivers.<\/p>\n
But the big thing about Doubs is that he is a looming free agent. The Packers had discussed a contract extension with him, according to reports last month, but nothing got done, and at this point, it would probably serve Doubs better to test the open market. He is only 25, after all, and good receivers are hard to find around the league.<\/p>\n
Doubs, in fact, is listed as the No. 20 upcoming free agent on\u00a0ESPN\u2019s current rankings.<\/p>\n
Site insider Jeremy Fowler writes that the Packers may have missed the window to lock up Doubs on an extension: \u201cGreen Bay could bring him back, but that might be a challenge this close to free agency. He has played his way out of a bargain deal, serving as Green Bay\u2019s No. 1 receiver throughout the first 10 weeks. Though teams don\u2019t consider Doubs the type of field stretcher who must be double-teamed consistently, he gets open, he\u2019s tough and he\u2019s sure-handed.\u201d<\/p>\n
It\u2019s not hard to imagine the Packers, with Reed coming back, with\u00a0Christian Watson\u00a0having been re-signed for 2026, and with\u00a0Matthew Golden\u00a0coming on as the team\u2019s 2025 first-round draft pick, moving on from Doubs. And it\u2019s possible that Doubs will have his eye on greener pastures\u2013remember, he took a week off to protest his role last season, and probably could thrive in a better-defined situation.<\/p>\n
As always, price is what matters, in the end. At Spotrac, Doubs is projected to warrant a contract that runs $12.8 million per year, or\u00a0four years and $51 million.<\/p>\n
And that will be the question. A contract for Doubs that runs less than $13 million per year is a good value, especially as the NFL\u2019s salary cap is on the rise. The Packers should be comfortable paying him something in that neighborhood.<\/p>\n
But Doubs probably will be seeking more. If that\u2019s the case, and if there is a team willing to give it to him, the Packers will probably let him walk.<\/p>\n
Santa Clara, California \u2013 November 13, 2025<\/em> \u2013 Amid swirling controversy surrounding Brock Purdy\u2019s potential return to the field, a powerful and unexpected voice has risen to defend the embattled quarterback. NFL legend Rob Gronkowski, a player not typically associated with the San Francisco 49ers, has become an unlikely champion for Purdy at a time when the young signal-caller’s future with the 49ers hangs in the balance.<\/p>\n Purdy, who has been sidelined with an injury, has faced mounting criticism regarding his readiness for the upcoming game against the Arizona Cardinals. As the debate intensifies, a significant portion of 49ers fans and analysts are skeptical about his return. Questions surrounding his full recovery have been raised, with many wondering if he is truly fit to lead the 49ers back into contention. The team\u2019s backup quarterback, QB2, has also impressed during Purdy\u2019s absence, earning the trust of both the coaching staff and fans. With this in mind, some fear that Purdy\u2019s return is being driven more by the weight of expectation than actual physical preparedness.<\/p>\n Enter Rob Gronkowski, the larger-than-life former tight end who has never been one to shy away from speaking his mind, even on issues outside of his usual domain. In a rare statement regarding Purdy, Gronkowski expressed his support with a powerful message that instantly resonated across the sports world.<\/p>\n \u201cWhat\u2019s happening to Brock Purdy is an injustice to football,\u201d Gronkowski declared, his voice filled with passion and conviction. \u201cPeople forget that this young man once carried his team when no one believed in him \u2014 that he rose from adversity and fought with his entire heart. You don\u2019t judge a warrior just because he falls once.\u201d<\/p>\n Gronkowski\u2019s words quickly reverberated through social media, sparking a wave of support for Purdy from 49ers fans and analysts alike. The statement was shared thousands of times, with many fans thanking Gronkowski for his bold defense of their quarterback. It was a reminder of Purdy\u2019s resilience, his journey from undrafted rookie to one of the NFL\u2019s most promising quarterbacks, and his unwavering commitment to the 49ers\u2019 Super Bowl aspirations.<\/p>\n The timing of Gronkowski\u2019s remarks could not have been more crucial. With uncertainty hanging over Purdy\u2019s return, his injury, and the team\u2019s Super Bowl hopes, Gronkowski\u2019s impassioned defense has altered the narrative. The conversation has shifted from skepticism to loyalty, with 49ers Nation rallying behind Purdy, not just as a player, but as a symbol of perseverance and dedication.<\/p>\n As Gronkowski aptly put it, \u201cThis is not the time for blame \u2014 this is the time for loyalty.\u201d His words have not only helped shift the perspective on Purdy\u2019s injury but have also galvanized a fan base that was once divided.<\/p>\n The upcoming game against the Arizona Cardinals has now become much more than a simple football match. It is a test of Purdy\u2019s physical readiness, yes, but also a deeper test of faith. The 49ers will face their division rivals with more than just playoff implications on the line. They will be fighting for the belief in their leader, and as Gronkowski\u2019s stirring words suggest, this battle is about far more than X\u2019s and O\u2019s\u2014it\u2019s about loyalty, resilience, and the indomitable spirit of a quarterback who has proven time and time again that he is more than capable of rising to the occasion.<\/p>\n With Gronkowski\u2019s unexpected support echoing through the halls of 49ers Nation, one thing is certain: this team stands united behind Brock Purdy. The rest, as they say, will be history.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Over the last few years, the\u00a0Packers\u00a0have done well to find quality wide receivers in the NFL draft, guys who have obvious talent and have flashed it at various times with quarterback\u00a0Jordan Love….<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":7090,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-7092","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-breaking-news"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t