Davante Adams Suffers Concussion After Vicious Blindside Hit from Thomas Davis

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Carolina Panthers due to a concussion.

He had five catches for 57 yards and a score before being blindsided on a hit from Panthers linebacker Thomas Davis during an interception return.

Adams has developed into a key part of one of the NFL's most potent offenses in recent years, and one of the most trusted targets in Green Bay's passing game.

The 24-year-old has registered 74 catches for 885 yards and 10 touchdowns so far this season after enjoying a career year in 2016 with 75 receptions for 997 yards and 12 touchdowns.

Green Bay selected Adams with the No. 53 overall pick in the second round of the 2014 NFL draft out of Fresno State, and although he was initially a clear third option behind Jordy Nelson and Randall Cobb, he has developed into their equal.

Due to the Packers' lack of a top-flight running game, they primarily rely on the passing attack to lead the way offensively.

When Green Bay has its full allotment of pass-catchers, it can be argued that there is no better and deeper receiving corps in the entire NFL.

Keeping everyone healthy has been an issue for the Packers at times this season, though, as this isn't the first time Adams is dealing with an injury.

During Green Bay's 35-14 win over the Chicago Bears in Week 4, Adams was on the receiving end of a helmet-to-helmet hit from Bears linebacker Danny Trevathan.

Adams had to be carted off the field and was diagnosed with a concussion after spending the night in the hospital. Although he didn't end up missing a game, Adams' latest injury could force Green Bay to turn to some other options.

Nelson and Cobb will continue to lead the Packers' group of receivers during a potential absence, while Geronimo Allison will likely get more opportunities.

The Packers are far more dangerous with Adams in the fold, but they do have enough on the offensive side of the ball to excel even if he misses some games.