After missing practices and meetings ahead of Week 5’s game against the Los Angeles Rams, Green Bay Packers wide receiver Romeo Doubs has been suspended by his team for reported conduct detrimental to the team, per Rob Demovsky of ESPN.
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Romeo Doubs loses big money due to suspension
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Demovsky also noted that the suspension burns a big hole in the pocket of Doubs, as it will cost the wideout nearly $55,000.
It will cost Doubs $54,722 — or 1/18th of his base salary. Players are paid for the 17 regular-season games plus the bye week.
“Unfortunately, we had to make the difficult decision to suspend Romeo for this week’s game,” Green Bay general manager Brian Gutekunst said on Saturday (h/t Demovsky).
“His decisions and actions during the week negatively impacted the team and required us to take this action,” Gutekunst continued. “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 practiced with the Packers on Wednesday but was not around for Thursday and Friday sessions.
On the season, the 24-year-old Doubs has 169 receiving yards and zero touchdowns on 12 receptions.
With Doubs not available for Sunday’s game versus the Rams in Inglewood, the Packers will be thinner downfield on offense, as Christian Watson is doubtful for that contest. Jayden Reed and Dontayvion Wicks could be in line for a healthy share of targets from quarterback Jordan Love, who is making his second start since returning from a knee injury.
The Packers enter Week 5 with a 2-2 record and on the heels of a 31-29 loss to the Minnesota Vikings at home in Week 4.
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