The Green Bay Packers’ 2025 NFL Draft class, combined with their undrafted free agent signings and ongoing roster uncertainties, has put several veterans under scrutiny. New additions at wide receiver, defensive line, and cornerback, along with potential trades like that of Jaire Alexander, signal increased competition. Here are three players who may be on notice as the 2025 season approaches.
1. Romeo Doubs (Wide Receiver)
The Packers’ selection of Texas wide receiver Matthew Golden (first round, No. 23 overall) and TCU’s Savion Williams (third round) significantly bolsters their receiving corps, adding speed and versatility to a group that already includes Jayden Reed, Dontayvion Wicks, and the injured Christian Watson. Romeo Doubs, a 2022 fourth-round pick, has been a reliable contributor, but his absence from early offseason workouts and the influx of new talent put his role in question. Doubs is entering a contract year, and with Golden projected as a downfield playmaker and Williams offering Deebo Samuel-like versatility, Doubs may need to prove he can maintain a significant role in a crowded receiver room. His 2024 season (59 receptions, 674 yards) was solid but not spectacular, and failing to stand out in training camp could see him relegated to a lesser role or even traded.
2. Keisean Nixon (Cornerback)
The Packers’ secondary faces uncertainty with Jaire Alexander’s potential trade, and the addition of seventh-round cornerback Micah Robinson from Tulane, along with undrafted free agents like UNLV’s Johnathan Baldwin, increases competition. Keisean Nixon, primarily a slot corner and return specialist, has been a starter but struggled with consistency in coverage, ranking outside the top 50 cornerbacks in Pro Football Focus grades in 2024. With Nate Hobbs signed to a four-year, $48 million deal and Carrington Valentine showing promise, Nixon’s starting spot is not guaranteed. The Packers’ need for depth at cornerback, especially if Alexander is traded, means Nixon must outperform the younger, cheaper options in camp to secure his role. His value on special teams may help, but defensive shortcomings could put his roster spot at risk.
3. Devonte Wyatt (Defensive Lineman)
The Packers lost T.J. Slaton to the Bengals in free agency, prompting them to draft Georgia’s Warren Brinson (sixth round) and sign UDFA Nazir Stackhouse, also from Georgia, to address nose tackle depth behind Kenny Clark. Devonte Wyatt, a 2022 first-round pick, has underperformed relative to expectations, with only 5.5 sacks in 2024 and inconsistent run defense. The addition of Brinson and Stackhouse, both seen as run-stopping specialists, directly challenges Wyatt’s role in the rotation. Furthermore, fourth-round pick Barryn Sorrell and fifth-rounder Collin Oliver add pass-rushing depth, potentially pushing Wyatt to prove his versatility in Jeff Hafley’s 4-3 scheme. If Wyatt cannot elevate his game, he risks losing snaps to the newcomers or becoming a trade candidate.
Conclusion
The Packers’ 2025 draft and UDFA signings reflect a strategy to deepen their roster with young, versatile talent. For Doubs, Nixon, and Wyatt, the pressure is on to outperform their new competitors or risk diminished roles. Training camp and preseason performances will be critical for these veterans to solidify their places on a team aiming to contend for a championship in 2025.
