When the NFL releases its 2026 schedule on May 14, the Green Bay Packers will have a date circled on the calendar—a trip to New England to face the reigning AFC champion Patriots. But for one former Packer now wearing Patriots colors, that matchup comes with zero extra emotion.

Wide receiver Romeo Doubs, who signed with New England this offseason after four seasons in Green Bay, made it clear this week that his departure was nothing but amicable. "Nah, man. Green Bay took care of me," Doubs told reporters on Tuesday. "There's no reason for me to have that level of pressure against them. My career started there. They taught me the foundation of football—how the game works, situational football, complimentary football. They showed me the ropes. So no, it's not like that at all."

Doubs was one of several Packers free agents this offseason, joining a list that included linebacker Quay Walker, quarterback Malik Willis, and offensive lineman Sean Rhyan. While some familiar faces re-signed with Green Bay—like lineman Sean Rhyan and special teams contributors Kristian Welch and Nick Niemann—Doubs opted for a fresh start in Foxborough.

For Packers fans, seeing Doubs in a Patriots jersey will be a reminder of his growth from a fourth-round pick in 2022 to a reliable target. And while the 2026 showdown between these two storied franchises promises plenty of storylines, Doubs insists his chapter with Green Bay ended on good terms. Sometimes, the best rivalries are built on mutual respect—and this one is no exception.