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Packers WR Romeo Doubs delivers impactful performance in first game wearing Guardian Cap

Packers WR Romeo Doubs caught three passes and scored two touchdowns in his first game back from a concussion.

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Romeo Doubs made an immediate impact in his return from injury, catching three passes for 40 yards and two touchdowns in the Packers’ Sunday night win over the Seattle Seahawks. Few players were happier to see Doubs back in the lineup than quarterback Jordan Love.

“You always want to have your best guys out there healthy, and it was tough not having Rome out there, but to get him back, and obviously him having those two touchdowns was huge tonight,” Love said. “You know, he’s one of our best playmakers on offense, so it’s always good having him back out there.”

Doubs put a bow on the Packers’ win with a diving 22-yard touchdown catch in the fourth quarter. In the first quarter, he powered through a pair of defenders on a 12-yard score that put the Packers up 14-0.

Doubs missed the last two games with a concussion, which prompted him to wear a Guardian Cap for the first time in-game. Doubs said it was purely his decision to wear the extra protective padding on his helmet.

“Better safe than sorry,” Doubs said, who remained in concussion protocol for nearly three weeks stemming from a blow to the head he suffered against the San Francisco 49ers on November 24.

Not that there’s any correlation, but Doubs had an impactful performance in his first game playing in a Guardian Cap. However, he isn’t sure if he will continue wearing it.

“To be completely honest, I don’t even know,” said Doubs. “I don’t want to make it a superstition to where I have to wear one despite performance.”

Guardian Caps were first introduced in the league back in 2020. The caps are a soft-shell helmet cover that helps reduce the impact of blows and head injuries. According to NFL research, they can absorb at least 10% of the force of a hit and have reduced concussions by 52%.

Guardian Caps are a requirement for all players during training camp practices, but more players have started to wear them during games throughout the 2024 season.

Doubs is the first Packers player to wear a Guardian Cap in a game this season. Whether he continues to wear a Guardian Cap remains to be seen, but given its protective benefits, it could help prevent future head injuries.

Packers WR Romeo Doubs, S Evan Williams clear concussion protocol

The Packers will return WR Romeo Doubs and S Evan Williams from concussion protocol for Sunday night’s showdown with the Seahawks.

While the Green Bay Packers won’t have cornerback Jaire Alexander available for Sunday night’s showdown with the Seattle Seahawks, Matt LaFleur’s team is getting back to starters who missed time with head injuries.

LaFleur confirmed that receiver Romeo Doubs and safety Evan Williams cleared concussion protocol and will be available to play on Sunday night.

Doubs, who has 34 catches for 483 yards and two touchdowns this season, missed two games after suffering a concussion in the third quarter of the Packers’ win over the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Nov. 24. He practiced last week but only now passed the final stage of the league’s protocol.

Williams, who suffered his concussion at Ford Field last Thursday night, got extra recovery time with the mini-bye and cleared the protocol in time to play against the Seahawks. He’ll be an expected starter next to Xavier McKinney and an important member of a secondary that won’t have Alexander or rookie defensive back Javon Bullard due to injuries.

The Packers are also expecting to return linebacker Edgerrin Cooper, who has missed three straight games with a hamstring injury.

A final injury report will be issued later Friday afternoon.

Romeo Doubs still in concussion protocol, Jaire Alexander’s status vs. Lions TBD

Packers WR Romeo Doubs is still in the concussion protocol as of Tuesday and CB Jaire Alexander has an uncertain status ahead of Thursday night’s showdown with the Detroit Lions. 

Green Bay Packers receiver Romeo Doubs is still in the concussion protocol as of Tuesday afternoon and cornerback Jaire Alexander still has an uncertain status ahead of Thursday night’s showdown with the Detroit Lions.

Doubs, who suffered a concussion on Nov. 24, and Alexander, who is recovering from an aggravated knee ligament injury, have both practiced in a limited capacity each of the last three days, but the Packers don’t know if either will play Thursday night.

Coach Matt LaFleur confirmed Doubs is still in the NFL’s concussion protocol, which is a five-step return to play process. The final stage is full clearance for contact from the club and clearance from an individual neurological consultant. Doubs was limited on Tuesday. He still has plenty of time to complete the protocol and play against the Lions, but the clock is ticking.

On Alexander, the Packers plan to talk through the situation coming out of Tuesday’s practice. The All-Pro cornerback hasn’t played since going out after only 10 snaps against the Chicago Bears on Nov. 17. He is believed to have a torn PCL in his knee.

“We’ll have some more conversations,” LaFleur said Tuesday. “I want to go look at the tape, see where we’re at, talk to our coaches, talk to Ja, and see where we’re at.”

It’s possible Alexander still needs more time — and the Packers have extra rest following Thursday night before playing the Seattle Seahawks next Sunday night — to get his knee ready to play in a game again. While the Packers would love to have him for a big NFC North showdown, Alexander returned too early in November and it cost him and the Packers more time without their best corner.

The Packers will issue a final injury report on Wednesday before going to Detroit to play the Lions on Thursday night.

Packers rule out 3 players, including WR Romeo Doubs, for Week 13 vs. Dolphins

The team ruled out receiver Romeo Doubs, cornerback Jaire Alexander and linebacker Edgerrin Cooper on the final injury report released Wednesday. 

The Green Bay Packers will be without a starting wide receiver, a starting cornerback and a starting linebacker during Thursday’s holiday showdown with the Miami Dolphins.

The team ruled out receiver Romeo Doubs, cornerback Jaire Alexander and linebacker Edgerrin Cooper on the final injury report released Wednesday.

Doubs suffered a concussion during Sunday’s win over the San Francisco 49ers and was a long shot to get through the league’s concussion protocol in time to play against the Dolphins. Without Doubs, the Packers will likely ask more of Dontayvion Wicks, Bo Melton and Malik Heath as complementary players at receiver.

Alexander (knee) and Cooper (hamstring) will miss a second consecutive game with pre-existing injuries. Last week, Keisean Nixon and Carrington Valentine played the majority of the snaps at cornerback, while Eric Wilson and even rookie Ty’Ron Hopper got time at linebacker.

The Packers also listed center Josh Myers (pectoral), linebacker Isaiah McDuffie (ankle) and tight end John FitzPatrick (back) as questionable to play. All three were injured this past week.

Matt LaFleur’s team could be short-handed at linebacker if McDuffie — who was estimated as a limited participant Wednesday — can’t play.

The Dolphins ruled out linebacker Tyus Bowser, cornerback Kendall Fuller and linebacker Anthony Walker Jr. and listed starting left tackle Terron Armstead as questionable.

Packers lose WR Romeo Doubs to concussion vs. 49ers

The Packers lost receiver Romeo Doubs to a concussion during Sunday’s showdown with the 49ers.

Green Bay Packers receiver Romeo Doubs was ruled out for the rest of Sunday’s showdown with the San Francisco 49ers after suffering a concussion during the third quarter.

Doubs was injured attempting to make a catch in the end zone on third down. He drew a pass interference penalty but was unable to complete the catch, and his head hit the ground hard.

The Packers evaluated Doubs in the blue medical tent before escorting him back to the locker room.

Doubs caught three passes for 54 yards, including a 29-yarder on third down in the first half. He also dropped two passes.

The Packers have a short week coming up — the Miami Dolphins come to Lambeau Field on Thanksgiving Night next Thursday. Doubs will be hard-pressed to get through the league’s concussion protocol in just a few days, putting his status for Week 13 in serious jeopardy.

Running back Josh Jacobs is questionable to return while dealing with cramping. He went back to the locker room after scoring a 1-yard touchdown run in the third quarter.

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.