Packers' Romeo Doubs Talks Suspension, Denies Rumors of Dissatisfaction with Role
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- Oct 12, 2024
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A report by Sports Illustrated, now seemingly disputed by Doubs, stated the wideout had missed practice because he was "upset with his opportunities in the passing game."
Doubs currently ranks third on the team to wideout Jayden Reed and tight end Tucker Kraft in both targets and receiving yards despite the Week 5 suspension.
The wideout seemed poised for a breakout third-year campaign after passing for 234 yards in two playoff games while helping the Packers upset the Dallas Cowboys in the Wild Card round.
Instead, however, it has been second-year receiver Reed with the breakout season, while considering the missed game Doubs is currently on pace for a similar output to his 674-yard 2023 regular season.
Doubs emphasized that his relationship with the Packers was fine after the suspension.
"As far as just the organization, and just the staff, players, there's nothing go on within that area," Doubs said. "So I just want to make myself clear there... great staff, great players, great support."
Doubs concluded: "It's not as big as what they think it is. And I know, narratives are always created, and just hearing it from me, it wasn't that big of a deal."
However, Doubs told reporters that he "absolutely wished I would have handled things differently," Doubs said.
When asked what he would have changed, Doubs answered, "Just being a better communicator."
When asked if he was okay, Doubs said, "Yes, I'm doing fine. Thank you for asking."
The Packers defeated the Rams 24-19 to claim their third win of the season without Doubs, who general manager Brian Gutekunst said was suspended because "his decisions and actions during the week negatively impacted the team."
After participating in practice on Wednesday, Doubs was absent for Thursday's practice, which Sports Illustrated initially reported led to team representatives checking on the wideout at his home. Doubs was also absent for Friday's practice, and the Packers issued his suspension the following day.
The Packers also suspended star cornerback Jaire Alexander for a single game last season for "conduct detrimental to the team." Alexander, who later said the suspension had "improved" his relationship with the organization, told reporters he had spoken to Doubs to let him know he was "there for him."
Doubs, who has been a full participant in this week's practice, is expected to play against the Arizona Cardinals in Sunday's Week 6 contest at home.
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