Romeo Doubs will not be in the Packers’ lineup for Week 5, but not due to injury. The third-year receiver was placed on the reserve/suspended list for one game on Saturday, per a team announcement. 
As first reported by Sports Illustrated’s Bill Huber, Doubs did not practice on Thursday or Friday in the build-up to Green Bay’s game against the Rams tomorrow. He did not travel with the team today, pointing to an absence which has now been confirmed. At issue is Doubs’ role in the Packers’ passing attack this season.
The 24-year-old has, as expected, been a fixture on offense to date with a snap share of 81%. Doubs received a combined total of only five targets between Weeks 2 and 3, but in the season opener he saw seven. That figure checked in at eight during the Packers’ Week 4 loss, a contest in which Christian Watson departed due to an ankle sprain. In his absence, Dontayvion Wicks took on an elevated role and saw 13 targets; Wicks made only five catches, though, and he was charged with three drops.
Overall, Doubs ranks a close third on the Packers with 20 targets. Wicks and Jayden Reed sit tied for the lead in that department with 22, and the latter’s 336 receiving yards lead the team. Doubs is second in yardage, but his share of the offense has taken a step back compared to 2023, when he led the team in targets (96). The Nevada product was also a key contributor during his rookie year, leading to expectations he would remain a highly productive member of the Packers’ young pass-catching corps in 2024. Doubs has certainly not been an afterthought, but his reaction to his workload has resulted in team discipline.
“Unfortunately, we had to make the difficult decision to suspend Romeo for this week’s game,” a statement from Packers GM Brian Gutekunst reads. “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.”
Tom Silverstein of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports the matter is expected to be resolved, adding Doubs’ long-term future in Green Bay does not seem to be in doubt. Indeed, CBS Sports’ Jonathan Jones confirms teams calling about his availability were told a trade is not under consideration. It will nevertheless be interesting to see how team and player proceed in the wake of today’s move. Doubs remains attached to his rookie contract through 2025, making him an important figure on offense now and moving forward.
Without him in the lineup – and with Watson listed as doubtful after he did not practice at all during the week – Reed and Wicks will figure to handle a sizable workload in the passing game. Despite Jordan Love‘s missed time earlier in the year, the Packers sit at 2-2 on the season and have posted strong numbers in several offensive categories. Continuing to do so will be key against the Rams, but that will be challenging given the shorthanded nature of the receiving corps.
trouble in paradise? how can you get in trouble in Green Bay? take too many cheese curds from the buffet? put soap in the water feature of the only hotel in town? up past midnight?
show up late for practice?
Tucker Kraft gains.
Doubs ain’t the only diva getting his due this week. Rhamondre Stevenson won’t start for New England vs. Miami, though he will get into the game at some point. Davante Adams won’t make the Raiders’ trip to Denver but that’s for a barking hamstring.
Stevenson is a diva for fumbling?
Lmao a Fumbling Diva?
Not a massive loss honestly. (Also not saying it doesn’t hurt a little either)
However he’s not good enough to be a diva. Hope he gets his head on right. Rather have him than not, but only if he wants to be a good teammate and not me first attitude.
That was certainly an effective way for Doubs to show his displeasure. I’ll bet a dollar he is targeted fewer times this week than last…
I think he’s gonna be targeted 0 times this week…..so I think you win that bet. Good job!
I might consider making a deal again with GB for Doubs.
Cheaper and younger than Davante. Have zero interest in Hopkins.
Price matters, and I doubt GB is in selling mode though. Its might not be as cheap as I hope. They are not giving up on him easily
Id call at least.
Planning on doing the dishes at home? Maybe some late fall yardwork? Thank God your user name is Bills1
What?
He said, “Thank God your username is Bills1” and talked about some household chores.
To be honest though, I’m not sure why.
Im going to change my handle to:
Forcing Passes to Mack Hollins Because Nobody Else is Open.
But it’s too long .
I could see that being a sneaky good trade. Doubs has talent, and he was obviously quite frustrated last week coming to the sidelines. Wicks and Reed have superseded him in usage the last few games, despite Doubs’ size and possession catch ability.
The thing that would hamper this is Watson’s availability going forward. Unfortunately for the Pack, this is not the first time that he’s had injury issues. Green Bay probably is planning on having him be a part of their corps for the future, and Watson’s injury will probably make them hesitant to consider a trade for Doubs. Still, suspending a player for a game just for being frustrated is an unusual move, so there may be more to Doubs’ rift with the team than we know. Perhaps that would make a trade that would otherwise be fantastical actually somewhat possible.
Mack Hollins is getting substantial reps on a Josh Allen team.
Id sure like someone else.
I hope he isn’t acting out bc he wants more targets.
Not loving this, Romeo.
This all because for 2 weeks they avoided the pass and last week when Love was out of sorts for half the game..?
Can’t help but think there’s more going on than we’re being told.
Doubs has to be a team player but its understandable being frustrated, especially with Willis trying to get acclimated to the offense.
He has to be patient until Love is ready to throw to him more. I think he is still their best receiver and the catches will come.
I don’t know that he is the Packers best WR but the whole passing game is under much less pressure because of the excellent work Josh Jacobs is doing. There is only one ball so someone is bound to feel they aren’t being utilized enough.