Foxborough, MA — The New England Patriots have made a significant move by signing a new wide receiver, adding firepower to their offense for the 2026 season.
This wide receiver had spent three impactful seasons with the Green Bay Packers, quickly becoming a fan favorite with his reliable hands, big-play ability, and strong chemistry with Jordan Love.
However, just hours after signing with the Patriots, he made a shocking statement directed at his former team: “Packers will pay the price for what they did to me.” This bold declaration immediately sent shockwaves among Packers fans across the league.
Romeo Doubs, who played for the Packers from 2023 to 2025, voiced his frustration with how he was treated as the team shifted its focus in free agency and contract negotiations.
Despite stepping up as a key receiver and delivering several clutch performances, Doubs felt he was undervalued and not given the respect he deserved.
In his time with the Packers, Doubs had been a vital contributor, appearing in most games and recording strong numbers in receptions, yards, and touchdowns.
His ability to win contested catches and work the middle of the field made him a trusted target in the Packers’ passing attack.
But after the 2025 season, Doubs felt discarded. As Green Bay chose to pursue other wide receivers in free agency and did not offer him the long-term security he expected, he was allowed to walk — a move he viewed as ungrateful after everything he had given to the organization and the city.
Doubs’ anger stemmed from a deep sense of betrayal. Despite his hard work, loyalty, and production during key moments, he believed the team showed little loyalty when it mattered most.
In a heartfelt statement, he shared: “I gave everything I had for this team and this city. I played through pain, brought energy every single day, and caught some of the biggest balls for Jordan Love. But when it was time to reward me, they let me walk. Now they will pay for that decision.”
With his signing with the New England Patriots, Doubs now has the opportunity to face his former team in the 2026 season. According to the NFL schedule, the Packers and Patriots are scheduled to meet in an interconference matchup this year.
This game will undoubtedly be one of the most emotional contests of the season, with Doubs eager to prove he still has plenty left to give against the team that let him go.
The Patriots are excited to welcome Doubs to their receiving corps. His experience, route-running, and proven chemistry with quarterbacks will be a major asset as they look to improve their passing game.
For the Packers, losing Doubs is a noticeable blow to their wide receiver depth and continuity with Jordan Love.
Now, he will have the chance to prove Green Bay made a mistake by not keeping him.
Fans are already eagerly awaiting this high-stakes showdown. Doubs’ determination is clear: he wants to show the Packers — and the entire NFL — that they underestimated the wrong player.
This upcoming interconference game between the Patriots and Packers is sure to be more than just a regular-season matchup — it’s personal.
