The New York Jets have been quiet this offseason but that doesn’t mean they’re done. There are still months to go before the NFL season and plenty of time to make more moves to improve the roster.
One area of focus could be finding a reliable No. 2 wide receiver to pair with Garrett Wilson, who has already established himself as the team’s top target. Could a trade with the Green Bay Packers for Romeo Doubs be the answer?
Need for a No. 2 Receiver
Garrett Wilson is a star, but the Jets’ wide receiver depth is questionable. Veterans Allen Lazard and Josh Reynolds bring experience but may not bring the playmaking needed to elevate the offense. Rookie Arian Smith was drafted on Day 3 and isn’t ready to step into a big role yet.
Enter Romeo Doubs—a young, talented receiver who can fill the void. According to Bleacher Report’s Alex Kay, trading for Doubs could give the Jets the boost they need to support Justin Fields and take the offense to the next level.
Why Romeo Doubs Makes Sense
Doubs, a 4th round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, has shown flashes of potential over his first three seasons with the Packers. In 43 games (35 starts) he’s got 147 receptions for 1,700 yards and 15 touchdowns. At 25 years old, Doubs is a prime opportunity for the Jets to add youth and upside to the receiving corps.
Kay says Doubs development might stall in Green Bay due to limited targets. In 2024, he was 5th among Packers receivers in targets behind Christian Watson and Jayden Reed. Instead of letting Doubs walk in free agency after his rookie deal expires, the Packers could trade him now while his value is high.
For the Jets, acquiring Doubs would address a need without breaking the bank or sacrificing long term flexibility. He’s young, affordable, and fits the Jets’ vision of building through youth.
How This Helps the Jets?
Adding Doubs would give the Jets a 1-2 punch at wide receiver. Garrett Wilson’s speed and elusiveness with Doubs’ route running and physicality would create mismatches for opposing defenses. It would also take pressure off Justin Fields to distribute the ball.
Plus, bringing in Doubs aligns with the Jets’ overall plan under head coach Aaron Glenn and GM Darren Mougey. They’ve been prioritizing youth, and Doubs fits into that.
Trade Scenarios
Nothing is set in stone, but a deal could look like this:
- Jets send: Mid-to-late round pick in 2026
- Packers receive: Immediate cap relief and future draft capital
This works for both teams. The Packers get an asset for a player whose role was diminishing, and the Jets get a proven player who can grow with their young core.
Is This Just Speculation?
No concrete rumors have linked the Jets and Packers on Doubs yet—at least not that I know of. But with the Jets lacking depth at wide receiver and the Packers crowded at the position, it’s not hard to imagine talks heating up as training camp approaches.
If the Jets want to maximize Justin Fields and compete in the tough AFC East, they need to upgrade the wide receiver position. Romeo Doubs is a low risk high reward option that could pay off in 2025 and beyond. Whether they pull the trigger on this remains to be seen, but they still have room to improve before the season starts.
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