Green Bay Packers Top Breakout Candidate in 2026
Summary
The Green Bay Packers lost two top receivers, Romeo Doubs and Dontayvion Wicks, but have high hopes for rookie Matthew Golden in 2026. Golden showed promise late in his first NFL season and is expected to get more playing time now that the team has fewer options at receiver.Key Facts
- Romeo Doubs led the Packers last year with 724 yards and six touchdowns but left the team in free agency.
- Dontayvion Wicks, who had 332 yards and two touchdowns, was traded away.
- Together, Doubs and Wicks accounted for over 1,000 receiving yards and 130 catches last season.
- Matthew Golden was the Packers’ 23rd overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.
- Golden played with injuries last year and had only 361 yards and no touchdowns as a rookie.
- He performed well in the Wild Card Round with 84 yards and a touchdown.
- The Packers expect Golden to be a starter in 2026 and to gain more targets with the other receivers gone.
- Golden is known for his speed and catching ability, comparing well to past top receivers.
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