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Boykin inactive for Bears game

Robert Zizzo
USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin
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Green Bay Packers receiver Jarrett Boykin (11) returned a fumble for a touchdown against the Chicago Bears during last year's game at Soldier Field in Chicago.

Wide receiver Jarrett Boykin will not play today for the Green Bay Packers against the Chicago Bears.

The third-year player was among six listed as inactive by the Packers. Boykin did not participate in practice at the end of the week with knee and groin injuries. Rookies Davante Adams and Jeff Janis will fill the Nos. 3 and 4 receiver spots.

Also inactive for the Packers are linebacker Brad Jones, who was limited in practice with a quadriceps injury, quarterback Scott Tolzien, center Garth Gerhart, linebacker Carl Bradford and cornerback Demetri Goodson.

Jamari Lattimore will start at inside linebacker for Jones.

Veteran defensive end Jared Allen is one of several starters out for the Bears. Allen didn't practice this week with an illness.

Also out for Chicago are starting center Roberto Garza, starting guard Matt Slauson, defensive tackle Jeremiah Ratliff, linebacker Shea McClellin, cornerback Sherrick McManis and tackle Charles Leno.

Also for the Bears, wide receiver Brandon Marshall will play after being listed as questionable this week.

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