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NFL Writer Names This Patriots Free Agency Signing Among Offseason's Best Moves originally appeared on NESN. Add NESN as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The New England Patriots have followed up their shocking run to Super Bowl LX with a busy start to the NFL offseason.
The Patriots have already addressed their pass rush by signing defensive end/linebacker Dre'Mont Jones and secondary by bringing in safety Kevin Byard.
New England also filled the Stefon Diggs-sized hole in their wide receivers' group by inking Romeo Doubs to a four-year, $70 million contract.
NFL.com senior columnist Jeffri Chadiha praised the Patriots' signing of Doubs on Tuesday, calling it the ninth-best move of the NFL offseason thus far.
"The Patriots had to do something at wide receiver once they decided to release Stefon Diggs. Doubs was one of the most sensible options available to them. He's not a true No. 1 receiver, but New England offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels doesn't run an offense that relies heavily on a player with that skill set. The Patriots like receivers with versatility, and that is what Doubs brings to the table," Chadiha wrote. "He can create problems for defenders on short, intermediate and deep routes, and he's used to being a part of an ensemble after spending four seasons in Green Bay. And aside from a one-game team suspension in 2024, Doubs has not made headlines at nearly the same rate as Diggs has throughout his career. While the possibility of a trade for Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown -- who played for Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel in Tennessee -- continues to loom, signing Doubs is the kind of lower-profile acquisition that could pay huge dividends real fast."
Doubs finished the 2025 season by leading the Green Bay Packers in targets (85), receptions (55) and receiving yards (career-high 724), while also tying for the team lead in receiving touchdowns (six).
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