Foxborough, Massachusetts — Just a few weeks after signing with the New England Patriots, a former star of the Packers has publicly expressed deep regret and nostalgia for Green Bay – the team that helped him mature from a fourth-round pick into an important wide receiver.
That is Romeo Doubs, a veteran wide receiver of the Packers, who moved to the New England Patriots as soon as the transfer window opened.
During a recent practice with the Patriots, Doubs suffered a recurrence of his quadriceps injury and had to leave the field midway through. According to internal sources, the reaction from the Patriots coaching staff made him clearly feel the difference in the environment.
“They don’t allow me to get injured here,” Doubs said with emotion. “The training sessions in New England are literally hell. The intensity is extremely high, with no mercy, no room for mistakes or patience. After just a few sessions, I already felt exhausted both physically and mentally.”
The 24-year-old wide receiver continued to share: “In Green Bay, even when I got injured, they were always by my side like a real family. They trusted and supported my development. Here, I just arrived and already felt like a burden.”
Doubs is one of the typical success stories of the Packers in the Jordan Love era. Selected in the fourth round of the 2022 NFL Draft, he quickly developed into a reliable weapon on the field, especially in the 2024 and 2025 seasons with his ability to make deep catches and play smart football.
Despite previously having injury issues, Doubs still received patience from the Packers coaching staff and became an important part of Jordan Love’s rising offensive system.
His departure from the Packers earlier this offseason was reportedly due to salary cap pressure.
However, the harsh training environment at the Patriots – famous for its no-mercy philosophy – has quickly made Doubs realize the value of the place he once belonged to.
Packers fans have reacted strongly on social media after Doubs’ comments spread. Many expressed sympathy and called for the team to bring him back to Lambeau Field.
“Romeo is not a piece of merchandise. He has poured sweat and blood for the Packers. Green Bay is his real home,” a popular fan comment read.
Currently, Doubs is undergoing in-depth medical examinations. His future with New England has become highly uncertain as the Patriots are reportedly considering various options, including placing him on the injured reserve list or even terminating his contract early.
Although he affirms that he still wants to prove his worth, Doubs does not hide his desire to return to Green Bay. His story once again highlights the cultural differences between NFL teams and serves as a reminder that success in football is not only about talent, but also about the environment and respect given to the players.
For the Packers, Doubs’ public expression of his desire to return could open up an interesting scenario in the remainder of the 2026 offseason.
