Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jordy Nelson's season is over before it started.

According to the Packers, Nelson, a Pro Bowler in 2014, sustained a significant right knee injury in Sunday's preseason loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers and he will miss the entire 2015 season. 

Media reports indicate the injury is a torn ACL.

Nelson, who caught a career-high 98 passes in 2014 while making the Pro Bowl for the first time, fell to the ground when he tried to cut after making an 8-yard reception on Green Bay's opening drive.

Nelson appeared to have plenty of room to run when defensive back Antwon Blake slipped but instead tumbled to the turf. Nelson was able to gather himself and walk off the field but did not return.

The Packers will now look to replace reigning MVP Aaron Rodgers' favourite target.

Nelson's Production since 2011

Year Games Rec. Yards Avg. TDs
2011 16 68 1263 18.6 15
2012 12 49 745 15.2 7
2013 16 85 1314 15.5 8
2014 16 98 1519 15.5 13

Randall Cobb, who posted 1,287 yards in 2014, and Devante Adams will take the starting roles in two-wide receiver sets, while 2014 seventh-rounder Jeff Janis and 2015 third-rounder Jeff Janis compete for snaps in three-wide sets. Jared Abbrederis could also compete for playing time should he return from a concussion suffered on the first day of training camp. Abbrederis was a fifth-round pick in 2014, but missed the entire season with a torn ACL.

Janis came in to replace Nelson on Sunday, but caught no passes from Aaron Rodgers. He caught three passes in the game for 25 yards. Montgomery failed to record a catch.