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Packers WR Romeo Doubs steps up in back-to-back games post-suspension

Since returning from suspension, Packers WR Romeo Doubs has been excellent in back to back games.

After a week away from teammates and a team-imposed one-game suspension, Green Bay Packers wide receiver Romeo Doubs has stepped up in a big way over the last two games.

In wins over the Arizona Cardinals and Houston Texans, Doubs caught 11 of 14 targets for 143 yards, nine first downs and two touchdowns. He leads the team in all five categories — catches, targets, receiving yards, first downs and receiving touchdowns — between Weeks 6 and 7.

Against the Cardinals, Doubs caught a pair of touchdown passes from Jordan Love on third down. This past Sunday, he hauled in a team-high eight passes for 94 yards, including a pair of catches on the game-winning drive.

Doubs ranks sixth in catches and 12th in receiving yards among receivers over the last two weeks. He’s averaging 2.32 yards per route run and has six contested catches, the most among all players since Week 6.

Love’s passer rating when targeting Doubs over the last two weeks is 149.1.

Here’s how Doubs started Sunday’s win over the Texans — with a 23-yard catch on the game’s first play from scrimmage:

Understandably, concern existed over chemistry — both between quarterback and receiver and within the receiver room — following a suspension. But Doubs has returned and immediately re-established himself as a trusted target for Love, and he’s played a big role in back-to-back wins.

Romeo Doubs returns from suspension with two touchdown receptions

Jordan Love and Romeo Doubs were on the same page, big time

Romeo Doubs found a quick way to get out of the Green Bay Packers doghouse after missing a game for a suspension.

Doubs returned Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals after sitting out a game via a team ban for acting out, skipping practice and missing meetings.

He came back with a flourish, catching a pair of Jordan Love’s four touchdown passes and the game was late in the third quarter.

The second score was good for 20 yards and gave Green Bay a 31-13 lead after Arizona had scored 13 straight points.

The four passing TDs to that point equaled Love’s career high for an entire game.

Packers WR Romeo Doubs catches TD pass in first game back from suspension

Romeo Doubs caught a 10-yard TD pass from Jordan Love in his first game back from a one-game suspension.

It took Romeo Doubs all of one quarter and one play to find the end zone in his return from a one-game suspension. The Green Bay Packers third-year receiver won on an out-breaking route, made the catch and broke a tackle on his way to a 10-yard touchdown catch from Jordan Love on the first play of the second quarter on Sunday at Lambeau Field.

Doubs was suspended for last week’s win over the Los Angeles Rams for conduct detrimental to the team after he skipped practices on Thursday and Friday. He returned to the team on Wednesday of this week, practiced all three days and was active Sunday.

Coach Matt LaFleur said his team was moving on from the situation. A touchdown from Doubs on Sunday will certainly help.

Love found Doubs for a 19-yard catch earlier on the touchdown drive.

Here’s the touchdown connection:

Teammates embraced Doubs in the end zone after the scoring play. Both Christian Watson and Jayden Reed were first on the scene with hugs for their fellow receiver.

The touchdown was the first of the season for Doubs, who had eight for the Packers last season.

Through three drives, Doubs has two catches for 29 yards and the score.

On Friday, Doubs answered questions from reporters but didn’t go into specifics on his suspension.

Packers WR Romeo Doubs will play vs. Cardinals in Week 6

Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur confirmed that wide receiver Romeo Doubs will play Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals. 

Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur confirmed that wide receiver Romeo Doubs will play Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals.

Doubs practiced all three days this week after skipping a pair of practices and being suspended for conduct detrimental to the team last week.

LaFleur said Doubs’ response to the suspension this week has been “great.”

“He’s done a nice job. He’s gone in, worked. Just done a great job,” LaFleur said Friday.

Doubs caught 12 passes on 20 targets for 169 yards through four games. Unhappy with his role or production in the passing game, Doubs skipped practices on Thursday and Friday last week, leading to the one-game suspension. He remained home while the Packers went to Los Angeles and beat the Rams last Sunday.

The Packers welcomed him back on Wednesday, and Doubs has participated fully through the week.

Offensive coordinator Adam Stenavich was happy with the way Doubs approached his return this week.

“This whole week, he’s been a professional, there’s been no warning signs or anything like that. He’s gone out, he’s had a good two days of practice so far, I expect him to have a really good practice tomorrow and we’re just going to move forward from there.”

It’s unclear if Doubs will resume a full-time role. Through the first four weeks, Doubs was on the field for roughly 81 percent of the offense’s snaps — leading the receivers. Christian Watson could return from an ankle injury on Sunday, and both Jayden Reed and Dontayvion Wicks have been full-time players the last two weeks. The Packers also have Bo Melton and Malik Heath at receiver.

Packers WRs Romeo Doubs, Christian Watson return to practice Wednesday

The Packers returned Romeo Doubs and Christian Watson to practice on Wednesday as Matt LaFleur’s team began prep for the Arizona Cardinals in Week 6.

The Green Bay Packers returned wide receivers Romeo Doubs and Christian Watson to practice as Matt LaFleur’s team began preparations for the Arizona Cardinals on Wednesday, according to Mike Spofford of the team’s official site.

Doubs has been reinstated after serving a one-game suspension for conduct detrimental to the team last week. He skipped practices on Thursday and Friday and was suspended for Sunday’s win over the Los Angeles Rams. Doubs and LaFleur had a conversation on Monday, and the team expected the third-year receiver back at work on Wednesday.

Watson missed last week’s win while recovering from an ankle injury suffered against the Minnesota Vikings. He was listed as doubtful to play, suggesting a return in the near future. Watson’s participation Wednesday, even in a limited capacity, opens the door for him to play Sunday against the Cardinals.

Doubs and Watson, two draft picks from the 2022 draft class, are the elder statesmen in the Packers receiver room. Doubs has 12 catches for 167 yards in four games this season, while Watson has five catches for 80 yards and a touchdown in four games.

Neither is having the terrific third season they probably expected entering 2024. Doubs was elite in the postseason last year, catching 10 passes for 234 yards. Watson, meanwhile, was finally healthy to start a season after building muscle symmetry in his legs this offseason.

Jayden Reed leads the team and ranks fifth in the NFL with 414 receiving yards, while Dontayvion Wicks and Tucker Kraft both have a team-high three touchdown catches.

According to Spofford, the only non-participant at Wednesday’s practice was defensive lineman Devonte Wyatt, who has an ankle injury. LaFleur said he was out of the walking boot this week and there’s hope he’ll be back soon.

Cornerback Jaire Alexander, who was inactive Sunday with a groin injury, and tight end Luke Musgrave, who didn’t practice last week because of an ankle injury, both were available on Wednesday.

The Packers will release the first injury report of the week later Wednesday.

Packers hoping to move forward after ‘isolated incident’ with Romeo Doubs

Matt LaFleur on Packers WR Romeo Doubs: “What’s done is done. We’re moving forward. I expect us collectively as a team to keep moving that way.”

Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur said he spoke with receiver Romeo Doubs on Monday and he’s hoping his team can now move forward after what he described as an “isolated incident” with Doubs resulting in a suspension last week.

LaFleur called the meeting with his third-year receiver “productive.” He expects Doubs — who skipped practice on Thursday and Friday last week before the team suspended him on Saturday — to return to the team on Wednesday.

“What’s done is done. We’re moving forward. I expect us collectively as a team to keep moving that way,” LaFleur said Monday.

In a roundabout way, LaFleur confirmed that Doubs’ problem was a lack of individual opportunities within the Packers offense.

“Everybody has their own goals and aspirations and wants but you just have to keep it under what’s best for our team. Our job is to win football games,” LaFleur said. “I would love everybody to go out there and get every number they’d like to hit, but for me and setting up this team, it’s all about winning.”

Doubs led the Packers receivers in snaps played through four games, but he caught only 12 passes on 20 targets and didn’t have a touchdown. He caught eight touchdown passes as a second-year player in 2023 and was excellent in the postseason, leading the team with 10 catches and 234 receiving yards.

LaFleur acknowledged the Packers’ depth at receiver can create distribution problems but he said he doesn’t believe something like this will happen with Doubs again.

“This hasn’t happened with him before and I’m not expecting it to happen again,” LaFleur said.

Moving forward from the incident requires a recommitment to winning from everyone.

“We’re going to keep it about the team and continue to focus on winning and doing our best to put everybody in a position to set us up to win games,” LaFleur said.

The Packers are off Tuesday. Wednesday is the first practice of the week and the start of prep for the Arizona Cardinals in Week 6.

Packers WR Romeo Doubs planning return to practice Wednesday

Romeo Doubs, who was suspended after missing practices last week, is planning to practice with the Packers on Wednesday, per ESPN.

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Romeo Doubs is planning to return to practice on Wednesday following a productive meeting with the team on Monday, according to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.

Coach Matt LaFleur said Monday he is looking forward to Doubs returning on Wednesday.

The Packers suspended Doubs for Sunday’s win over the Los Angeles Rams after he skipped practices on Thursday and Friday last week.

LaFleur said Sunday he was anticipating a chance to talk to Doubs on Monday, and the Packers expected him to rejoin the team this week following the suspension.

The Packers released cornerback Robert Rochell on Monday, clearing a roster spot for Doubs to be reinstated.

Doubs caught 12 of 20 targets for 169 yards and no touchdowns during the first four weeks.

Without Doubs and Christian Watson (ankle injury) on Sunday, the Packers used Jayden Reed, Dontayvion Wicks, Bo Melton and Malik Heath as the four primary receivers.

Doubs led the Packers receiver group in snaps played through the first four weeks. He was on the field for roughly 81 percent of the offense’s snaps.

The Packers will start installing the game plan for the Cardinals on Wednesday. LaFleur’s team hosts the Arizona Cardinals at Lambeau Field on Sunday for a noon kickoff.

Packers expecting WR Romeo Doubs back on Monday

Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur said he is expecting to have a conversation with Romeo Doubs on Monday.

Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur said he is expecting to have a conversation with Romeo Doubs on Monday, and he’s hopeful the third-year receiver — who was suspended for Sunday’s win over the Los Angeles Rams — will return to work in a full capacity this coming week.

“I’m looking forward to our conversation tomorrow. I fully anticipate him coming back and hopeful he will come back and be ready to work,” LaFleur said on Sunday.

Doubs was suspended for one game for conduct detrimental to the team. He missed practice on Thursday and Friday for a “personal reason,” which wasn’t specifically described by the team but was reported to be displeasure with his role within the offense.

Currently on the reserve/suspended list, Doubs would need to be activated back to the 53-man roster to re-join the team.

Doubs caught 12 of 20 targets for 169 yards and zero touchdowns through the first four games. He led all Packers receivers in snaps played with 224, or roughly 81 percent of the offense’s snaps.

LaFleur said NFL teams face distractions every season, and he thought the Packers did well in terms of overcoming the distraction created by Doubs this week.

“You have to focus on the task at hand, and I thought our guys did a pretty good job of that,” LaFleur said.

The Packers didn’t have Doubs or Christian Watson but still started fast, using a 53-yard pass from Jordan Love to Jayden Reed to set up a touchdown. But it took a pair of touchdown passes from Love to Tucker Kraft following takeaways in the second half to dig out of a hole, and some inconsistency from the offense in the fourth quarter forced the Packers defense to make a late stand and preserve the 24-19 win.

The Packers play the Arizona Cardinals at Lambeau Field on Sunday.

Commanders a logical landing spot for suspended Packers WR?

Would the Commanders have interest in Packers WR Romeo Doubs?

Every time a wide receiver wants out of his current situation or is unhappy, people connect the dots about where he should go next.

First, Brandon Aiyuk, then Davante Adams. While Aiyuk eventually received a long-term deal with the 49ers, Adams still expects to be traded.

Now, we have another name to add to the list: Packers WR Romeo Doubs. The Packers suspended Doubs for one game on Saturday for conduct detrimental to the team. Doubs reportedly missed two practices last week.

And every time, the Washington Commanders come up in the conversation about being a logical landing spot.

Tyler Sullivan of CBS Sports named six logical landing spots for Doubs, and of course, the Commanders were one of them.

Terry McLaurin is the top dog in the Washington receiver room, but the Commanders could certainly use another player of Doubs’ caliber. Beyond McLaurin, the club has receivers Luke McCaffrey, Olamide Zaccheaus, Dyami Brown and Noah Brown (out Week 5 with a groin injury). With Jayden Daniels bursting onto the scene as a rookie sensation, it could propel the Commanders to invest in this team right away by giving them a boost on offense as they currently sit atop the NFC East entering Week 5.

The 6-foot-2 Doubs is under contract for the remainder of this season and next. A 2022 fourth-round pick, Doubs caught 59 passes for 674 yards and eight touchdowns last season. This season, he leads Green Bay receivers in snaps played and has 12 receptions for 169 yards and is reportedly unhappy with his role.

Would he be a fit for Washington? If he’s unhappy with his role in Green Bay, he may be unhappier in Washington. Rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels spreads the ball around, and all of the Commanders’ pass catchers are unselfish, led by Terry McLaurin.

Doubs is not coming to Washington to replace McLaurin. He’d slot in with Noah Brown, Olamide Zaccheaus and Luke McCaffrey. That’s probably not what he’s looking for, which makes him and the Commanders an unlikely marriage.

 

Why the Packers suspended Romeo Doubs for Sunday’s Week 5 Rams game

Here’s why you won’t see Romeo Doubs play this week for the Packers.

The Green Bay Packers will be without one of their top wide receivers on Sunday because of an in-house suspension.

The Packers suspended wideout Romeo Doubs for missing two practices this week ahead of Sunday’s away game against the Los Angeles Rams.

NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport added that “after a frustrating week, there’s an expectation things have moved in a positive direction and he will rejoin the team next week.”

Green Bay general manager Brian Gutekunst released a statement detailing why the decision was made to sit Doubs for a week.

“Unfortunately, we had to make the difficult decision to suspend Romeo for this week’s game,” Gutekunst said, via ESPN’s Adam Schefter. “His decisions and actions during the week negatively impacted the team and required us to take this action.

“While we are certainly disappointed, we are confident that we will be able to move forward in a positive manner. Romeo is a valuable member of our team and we look forward to welcoming him back next week.”

Sports Illustrated‘s Bill Huber reported that Doubs is unhappy with his role in the Packers’ offense. He has 12 catches for 169 yards and no touchdowns this season, though two of those games featured back-up QB Malik Willis starting in place of Jordan Love.

Despite the one-game suspension and reported frustration on Doubs’ part, CBS Sports’ Jonathan Jones reported on Saturday that Green Bay has no intention of trading the wideout despite receiving interest from other teams.

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