Which departing free agent will the Packers miss most in 2026?

The Green Bay Packers said goodbye 11 different veteran players during the first week of free agency. All 11 -- quarterback Malik Willis, running back Emanuel Wilson, receiver Romeo Doubs, left tackle Rasheed Walker, offensive lineman Elgton Jenkins, defensive lineman Colby Wooden, edge rusher Rashan Gary, edge rusher Kingsley Enagbare, linebacker Quay Walker, cornerback Nate Hobbs and safety Zayne Anderson -- were on the Packers' initial 53-man roster to start the 2025 season. Change is constant in the NFL, but the Packers are dealing with a significant amount of roster turnover entering 2026.

Not all departures are created equal. The Packers couldn't avoid several of the departures and had actively planned for replacements in 2026. But there's no doubt: the Packers will look different come the start of this season.

So, which departing player will the Packers miss the most in 2026? Answers from the Packers Wire staff: Zach Kruse: WR Romeo Doubs Matthew Golden is going to get a big opportunity to fill the hole left at receiver by Doubs, but the 2025 first-round pick remains a bit of an unknown -- whereas Doubs is going to New England as a mostly reliable pass-catcher who had earned Jordan Love's trust in a lot of big game scenarios, including on third down and in the red zone. Golden's pure talent creates the potential for a higher ceiling.

The floor is also now lower at receiver without Doubs. The guess here is absence will make the heart grow fonder of Doubs, who rather quietly averaged over 13 yards per catch and over 8. 0 yards per target with a success rate around 60 percent as a receiver over the last two seasons.