Packers wide receiver Romeo Doubs spoke to the media for the first time since his suspension by Green Bay for detrimental team conduct. Doubs missed two days of practice and meetings before the team’s game against the Los Angeles Rams. He expressed regret and wished he had handled things differently in communication with the team.
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Romeo Doubs’ expresses regret for his suspension
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Romeo Doubs acknowledged the need for improved communication after a one-game suspension and absence from two practices last week.”I had some things going on mentally. I do not feel comfortable getting too deep into that. Just you guys, hearing it from me, there are some things I have going on for myself. I did my best communicating and I’m just thankful that I’m here right now, able to still play ball. … I absolutely wish I would’ve handled things differently.”
Doubs denied a report suggesting his frustration was due to his role in the offense and did not provide any further comment. “It’s a great offense here, got some ballplayers in our room. It’s much bigger than just me individually finding my role. In this league it’s just winning football games … [The situation’s] not as big as they think it is. I know narratives are always created and just hearing it from me, it wasn’t that big of a deal. I’d say there was some things going on off the field. As far as just the organization and the (coaching) staff, the players, there’s nothing going on within that area. So I just want to make myself clear there.”
A brief on Romeo Doubs’s career
Doubs, drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the fourth round of the 2022 NFL Draft, signed a four-year rookie contract on May 26, 2022. During his rookie training camp, Doubs impressed teammates and coaches. On August 12, 2022, he scored the first Packers touchdown of the preseason, adding to his preseason total. Doubs made his NFL debut on September 11, 2022, in a Week 1 loss against the Minnesota Vikings. He had a breakout performance in Week 3, catching all eight targets for 73 yards and catching his first touchdown.
Doubs was named Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Week for his performance. The following week, he caught Rodgers’ 500th career touchdown pass and was part of a controversial non-catch on a potential go-ahead pass. Doubs injured his ankle on November 6, missing four games before returning on December 19. He led the team in receiving yards in his first game back, totaling five catches for 55 yards. Doubs finished his rookie year with 42 receptions for 425 yards and three receiving touchdowns.
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