Packers CB Kevin King Likely to Miss Sunday's Game Against Cowboys as Injury Woes Continue

Packers cornerback Kevin King is once again doubtful to take the field Sunday when his team squares off against the Cowboys, as the 24-year-old continues to nurse a groin injury.

Injuries have plagued the former second-round pick's start to NFL life, and it's been much the same in 2019. King dealt with a groin issue last season, to go along with shoulder, quad and hamstring ailments that have scourged him throughout his career.

Sure looks like Kevin King (groin) will miss Sunday's game in Dallas. If he does, it'll be his 18th missed game in 3 years. He's played in 19 games.
— Zach Kruse (@zachkruse2) October 3, 2019

If he is forced to miss Sunday's clash, it'll be King's 18th absence in less than three years with the team, during a span in which he's played in just 19 games, and never more than 10 in a single season.

The former Washington Husky exited the game in Week 4 after suffering the groin injury and didn't practice with the team on Wednesday or Thursday, which doesn't bode well for his availability this weekend.

In four games this season, King has already matched his 2018 tackle tally with 17 and has logged four passes defensed, twice as much as last season. Clearly he has the talent to succeed in the league, but constant knocks to his body have limited his impact.

#Packers practice: WR Davante Adams (toe) still out. RB Jamaal Williams (concussion) working out on the side. DL Montravius Adams, ILB Oren Burks and Bryan Bulaga in full pads working. CBs Kevin King and Tony Brown still out.
— Tom Silverstein (@TomSilverstein) October 3, 2019

One of the most underrated abilities is availability, and King has been far from available for the Pack. The banged-up Packers will trudge on with or without King this Sunday, but the young DB's continued injury woes are certainly a red flag.