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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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Packers suspend WR Romeo Doubs for Sunday’s game vs. Rams

The Green Bay Packers suspended wide receiver Romeo Doubs for Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Rams for conduct detrimental to the team. 

The Green Bay Packers suspended wide receiver Romeo Doubs for Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Rams for conduct detrimental to the team.

Doubs, the team leader in snaps played at wide receiver, skipped practices on Thursday and Friday and didn’t travel with the team to Los Angeles.

General manager Brian Gutekunst called it a “difficult decision” to suspend Doubs.

“His decisions and actions during the week negatively impacted the team and required us to take this action,” Gutekunst said in a press release. “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.”

Doubs has 12 catches on 20 targets for 169 yards and no touchdowns through four games. He’s been on the field for 224 offensive snaps, or 81 percent of the offense’s snaps.

Doubs will be eligible to return next week before the Packers play the Arizona Cardinals at Lambeau Field.

The Packers will likely be without Doubs and Christian Watson, who is doubtful to play with an ankle injury. The team did not elevate a wide receiver from the practice, so it’ll be Jayden Reed, Dontayvion Wicks, Bo Melton and Malik Heath on Sunday against the Rams.

Doubs is the second Packers player to be suspended for conduct detrimental to the team in the last two seasons, joining cornerback Jaire Alexander, who was suspended in Week 17 of last year.

Doubs does not count on the 53-man roster while suspended. With an open roster spot, the Packers signed cornerback Robert Rochell to the active roster.

Before you ask: No, the Steelers aren’t trading for Packers WR Romeo Doubs

The Steelers are in the market for a wide receiver, but Romeo Doubs of the Green Bay Packers doesn’t feel like a good option.

All offseason, the Pittsburgh Steelers were connected with San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk in trade rumors. Now we get news that the Steelers are actively pursuing a trade for Las Vegas Raiders WR Davante Adams. If there’s a wide receiver who might be available, the Steelers are probably interested.

But not in this case. Not at all.

The reports are that Green Bay Packers wide receiver Romeo Doubs has skipped two straight practices as he is unhappy with his role in the Packers offense. The team was concerned about Doubs and even went to his house to check on him.

Doubs had career highs last season with 59 receptions for 674 yards and eight touchdowns. This season, the entire Packers passing offense has been off pace, but Doubs is still second on the team in catches (12) and receiving yards (169).

If Doubs is angling for a trade, this type of behavior doesn’t exactly make a good first impression on prospective suitors.

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NFC North watch: Packers top target skips practices, unhappy with role

NFC North watch: Packers top target skips practices because he’s unhappy with his role and is doubtful to play in Week 5

While the Lions are off on a bye week, things around the NFC North division never sleep. That includes some brewing drama in Green Bay between the Packers and one of their most important offensive players.

Wide receiver Romeo Doubs is listed as doubtful for Green Bay’s game on Sunday, but he’s not injured. Several reports indicate Doubs skipped practices throughout the week in frustration with his role in the Packers offense.

That might seem odd, given Doubs’ critical role on the offense. From Packers Wire’s Zach Kruse,

Doubs leads all Packers wide receivers in snaps played (224) and is second in targets (22). He was targeted a season-high eight times during the Packers’ loss to the Minnesota Vikings last Sunday. In two games with Jordan Love at quarterback this season, Doubs received 15 targets — or 7.5 per game.

In two games against Detroit last year, Doubs hauled in 12 passes for 132 yards. Green Bay is playing the Los Angeles Rams in Week 5 and could also be without WR Christian Watson.

Update:

Report: Packers WR Romeo Doubs skipped practices while upset with role

The “personal issue” involving Romeo Doubs is unhappiness with his role. The Packers wide receiver missed practices on Thursday and Friday and is doubtful to play Sunday.

A stunning twist in an emerging story regarding Romeo Doubs: the Green Bay Packers receiver skipped practices on Thursday and Friday after becoming upset with his role in the team’s passing game, per Bill Huber of SI.com.

After missing practice on back-to-back days, the Packers listed Doubs as doubtful to play Sunday against the Los Angeles Rams with what is described vaguely as a “personal issue.” Coach Matt LaFleur said he is still “day to day,” but he expected Doubs back at practice Friday and it didn’t happen.

Doubs leads all Packers wide receivers in snaps played (224) and is second in targets (22). He was targeted a season-high eight times during the Packers’ loss to the Minnesota Vikings last Sunday. In two games with Jordan Love at quarterback this season, Doubs received 15 targets — or 7.5 per game.

Last season, Doubs led the team in targets with 96 and led Packers receivers with 845 snaps played. Over two playoff games, he caught 10 passes for 234 yards and a score.

Per Huber, Doubs practiced on Wednesday but then didn’t show up to the team facility on Thursday. Wednesday is typically install day for an offense, so it’s possible Doubs got the plan for this week and wasn’t happy about his role. The team had to go to Doubs’ house on Thursday to find him, per Huber, suggesting there are a few more layers to peel back on this situation.

The Packers are headed to Los Angeles to play the 31st ranked Rams defense, and Christian Watson, who has an ankle injury, isn’t expected to play. Doubs, a fourth-round pick in the 2022 draft, is a Los Angeles native.

Through four games, Doubs has 12 catches on 20 targets for 169 yards. He hasn’t caught a touchdown after hauling in eight last season, but he’s been targeted three times inside the 20-yard line, trailing only Tucker Kraft (4) and Dontayvion Wicks (4).

If Watson and Doubs don’t play on Sunday, the Packers would rely on Wicks, Jayden Reed, Bo Melton and Malik Heath at wide receiver against the Rams. Wicks had 13 targets last week, Reed looks more and more like the No. 1 option in the passing game, Melton had a 100-yard receiving game last season and Heath has 17 catches on 26 career targets.

Packers WR Romeo Doubs misses practice due to personal reason

Green Bay Packers receiver Romeo Doubs wasn’t on the practice field on Thursday due to a personal reason and will be day to day ahead of Sunday’s showdown with the Los Angeles Rams. 

Green Bay Packers receiver Romeo Doubs wasn’t on the practice field on Thursday due to a personal reason and will be day to day ahead of Sunday’s showdown with the Los Angeles Rams.

Coach Matt LaFleur said he was hopeful Doubs would be back for Friday’s practice.

“Yeah, I would hope so,” LaFleur said Thursday. “We’ll take it one day at a time.”

Doubs has played 224 offensive snaps, the most among Packers receivers so far in 2024.

Through four games, Doubs has caught 12 of 20 targets for 169 yards. He’s averaging a career high 14.1 yards per catch and 8.5 yards per target but hasn’t yet caught a touchdown pass after hauling in eight last season. Nine of his 12 catches have gained first downs.

The Packers were also without receiver Christian Watson, who is recovering from an ankle injury suffered Sunday against the Vikings. Watson has missed back-to-back practices and isn’t expected to play against the Rams.

If Doubs and Watson are unavailable on Sunday, the Packers would have Jayden Reed, Dontayvion Wicks, Bo Melton and Malik Heath as the four receivers on the 53-man roster. Julian Hicks, Cornelius Johnson and TJ Luther are available for elevation from the practice squad if necessary.