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Packers injury report: Jarrett Boykin out

GREEN BAY, Wis. – The Green Bay Packers won't have receiver Jarrett Boykin for Thursday's game against the Minnesota Vikings and might not have him beyond then, either.

The groin injury Boykin sustained in practice last week turned out to be more severe than originally thought. Boykin also missed last Sunday's game against the Chicago Bears.

"I don't know if he's going to be ready for Miami," Packers coach Mike McCarthy said, referring to the Oct. 12 game against the Dolphins.

Boykin began the season as the No. 3 receiver, which is essentially a starting spot considering how much the Packers use three wideouts. However, he has only two catches for 17 yards in three games.

In Boykin's absence against the Bears, rookie Davante Adams played 37 of 52 snaps and caught two passes for 18 yards. In his last three games, Adams has nine catches for 79 yards. Fellow rookie Jeff Janis also made his debut against the Bears, but played only one snap and was not targeted.

"Davante has been doing a good job," McCarthy said. "He's taking advantage of his opportunities. I would think they would tilt the coverage to Jordy [Nelson] more this week than we've seen. With that, Davante will probably have more opportunities. Jeff is ready to play. He's doing all the little things. We'll see if he gets some time tomorrow night."

For information on the Vikings' injury situation, including quarterback Teddy Bridgewater, check out Vikings reporter Ben Goessling's latest report.

Here's the Packers' full injury report:

Out

WR Jarrett Boykin (groin)

Doubtful

LB Sam Barrington (hamstring)

DT Josh Boyd (knee)

Probable

LB Brad Jones (quadriceps)

G T.J. Lang (not injury related)

OLB Clay Matthews (groin)

OLB Mike Neal (hip)