It’s starting to sound more like a matter of when, not if, Romeo Doubs gets traded—and the Pittsburgh Steelers might be first in line. Green Bay’s wide receiver room is bursting at the seams, and first-round rookie Matthew Golden is poised to make an instant impact.
That means Doubs has quickly become the most logical odd man out in an otherwise loaded depth chart. That doesn’t mean he’s unwanted—it just means his value to other teams may soon outweigh his role in Titletown.
Why the Packers Might Move On
At face value, it might seem strange that Doubs, a likely Week 1 starter, is now in trade rumors. But take a closer look at the Packers’ wide receiver situation, and it starts to make sense.
- Jayden Reed and Dontayvion Wicks emerged as reliable options in 2024.
- Golden, who ran a jaw-dropping 4.29 at the Combine, is expected to push for a starting role early.
- Savion Williams, another rookie, adds size and depth to an already crowded room.
Add it all up, and you’ve got five receivers competing for three starting spots. Doubs could be the odd man out despite his solid production if Golden proves himself in camp—and all signs suggest he will.
The Steelers Make Perfect Sense
Enter the Pittsburgh Steelers, who have made no secret of their need for a playmaker following the George Pickens-to-Dallas trade. With DK Metcalf now the WR1 in black and gold, Pittsburgh is looking for a complementary target who can work the intermediate routes, stretch the field, and offer some touchdown upside.
Romeo Doubs fits that bill to a tee. Through three seasons, he’s posted:
- 147 receptions
- 1,700 receiving yards
- 15 touchdowns
That’s not elite No. 1 receiver output, but it’s certainly WR2+ caliber, especially for a team like Pittsburgh that’s trying to round out a retooled offense under a new-look coaching staff.
Bleacher Report’s Marcus Davenport even called the Steelers an “ideal fit,” citing the team’s glaring “passing-game deficiencies” and lack of depth post-Pickens. He’s not wrong. The Steelers have the cap space, the need, and the urgency to make a deal happen now rather than waiting for the market to thin out in August.
What It Might Cost
The cost? Probably a Day 3 pick, maybe a fourth-rounder if there’s competition. But the price would be more than worth it for a team that needs help now and doesn’t want to rely on rookies or reclamation projects to keep pace in the AFC.
With camp battles heating up in Green Bay and the trade buzz growing louder, Romeo Doubs might not be a Packer much longer. And if the Steelers come knocking, don’t be surprised if he ends up in black and gold. He would be lining up opposite DK Metcalf when the 2025 season kicks off.
For Pittsburgh, it’s a logical fit. For Doubs, it’s a chance to be more than just another name in a crowded receiver room. Keep an eye on this one.
