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Zach Kruse

Packers inactives: Montravius Adams, Jake Kumerow inactive vs. Broncos

The Green Bay Packers made starting defensive lineman Montravius Adams and receiver Jake Kumerow inactive for Sunday’s Week 3 matchup with the Denver Broncos, but tight end Jimmy Graham is active.

Adams was listed as doubtful with a shoulder injury. Kumerow was questionable with a shoulder injury.

Tyler Lancaster will start along the defensive line in place of Adams. Rookie Elgton Jenkins will start at left guard for Lane Taylor, who was placed on injured reserve Saturday.

The Packers’ full list of inactives:

DL Montravius Adams
LB Oren Burks
CB Ka’dar Hollman
WR Jake Kumerow
OL Cole Madison 
OL Adam Pankey
RB Dexter Williams

Graham, linebacker Kyler Fackrell and receiver Darrius Shepherd are all active despite questionable listings. Shepherd could be the team’s primary punt returner Sunday.

Rookie Kingsley Keke is active for the first time in his NFL career. So is tight end Evan Baylis, who was promoted from the practice squad this week.

Madison isn’t active despite the loss of Taylor. Pankey was signed Saturday to take Taylor’s spot on the roster.

The Broncos will be without slot cornerback Bryce Callahan, offensive tackle Ja’Wuan James, fullback Andy Janovich and linebacker Joe Jones.

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