Wide receiver Romeo Doubs has been suspended for one game by the Green Bay Packers after he missed two days of practice and meetings. The suspension will prevent Doubs from playing in the Packers' Week 5 matchup against the New York Giants.
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Romeo Doubs has been suspended one game for missing two days of practice and meetings. The suspension, announced by the team on Monday, will prevent Doubs from playing in the Packers' Week 5 matchup against the New York Giants.
Packers Suspend Romeo Doubs for Missing Practice
Doubs, a rookie out of Nevada, has been a bright spot for the Packers this season, catching 20 passes for 233 yards and three touchdowns in four games. However, he has also been dealing with a hamstring injury that has limited his practice time in recent weeks.
The Packers say Doubs missed two mandatory practices and meetings on Thursday and Friday of last week. He returned to practice on Monday, but the team decided to suspend him for the missed time.
"We have high expectations for all of our players, and that includes being present and accountable for all team activities," Packers coach Matt LaFleur said in a statement. "Romeo missed multiple mandatory practices last week, and we felt this suspension was necessary to reinforce our expectations."
Doubs apologized for his actions in a statement released by the team.
"I made a mistake by missing practice last week," Doubs said. "I take full responsibility for my actions and I apologize to my teammates, coaches, and the entire Packers organization. I am committed to learning from this and being a better teammate in the future."
The Packers are hoping that Doubs will be able to return to the field after serving his suspension. He is a key part of the Packers' offense, and they will need him to be at his best if they want to make a run at the playoffs.
In the meantime, the Packers will likely turn to Allen Lazard and Christian Watson to fill the void left by Doubs. Lazard has been the Packers' leading receiver this season, with 25 catches for 350 yards and two touchdowns. Watson has emerged as a playmaker in recent weeks, catching 13 passes for 209 yards and three touchdowns in the past two games.
The Packers will also have Sammy Watkins available to play against the Giants. Watkins, who was signed by the Packers last week, is a veteran receiver with over 6,000 career receiving yards.
The Packers are hoping that Doubs' suspension will be a wake-up call for him. He is a talented player with a bright future, but he needs to be more accountable for his actions. If he can do that, he has the potential to be a star for the Packers for years to come.
