Terrence

Murphy

Any chance Murphy had at unseating Robert Ferguson for the third receiver role is probably gone. But he’s still a promising dynasty league pick.

The rookie second-round pick enjoyed an impressive summer followed by an injury-plagued camp. The Packers will keep him on their roster as their fourth or fifth receiver this season.

The second-rounder had a nice summer until a knee injury sidelined him for most of camp. He practiced last week and should return to action this week. He could emerge as Green Bay’s third receiver.

“I’ve been working with all of the teams during practice, but I’m nowhere close to being 100 percent,” Murphy said. “Right now, I’m day to day. I don’t know what 100 percent feels like anymore.”

“I’ve been ready. I’m just waiting my turn,” Murphy said. “I’ve been patient and if I get a chance to make a play, I’m going to try to make it happen.”

Murphy was taken off the field on a stretcher Monday night with a neck injury. “He’ll stay here (Monday night) and possibly (tonight).” coach Mike Sherman said. “It was very scary, but it looks like he’s going to be OK.”

Murphy, a rookie, was showing a lot of promise before severly hurting his neck during Monday Night’s game. It’s unclear how the injury may effect his future in football. Antonio Chatman should remain as the team’s third receiver indefinitely now.

“He was playing well in the ballgame, and hopefully we can get him back this year,” coach Mike Sherman said. “But we’ll have to evaluate that further once he gets back here. Those things are not going to be clear-cut issues. Only time can dictate that.”

Murphy missed two weeks of training camp because of an injured hip flexor and then another four weeks, including the regular-season opener, because of a sprained knee. He averaged 27.0 yards on two returns.

Coach Mike Sherman said Murphy was doing much better yesterday and called the injury a “neck trauma.”