Pro Football Rumors
Abdul Carter won’t participate at this week’s NFL Scouting Combine, and it was assumed the blue-chip prospect was simply saving his energy for Penn State’s pro day. Instead, the projected first-overall pick may skip all workouts as he deals with a foot injury that could require surgery.
According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Carter underwent tests today that revealed a stress reaction in his right foot. The prospect is considering “pre-emptive surgery” that would result in a screw being inserted in the right foot. That route would require about eight weeks of recovery, which at the very least would put Carter’s available for the start of rookie minicamps in doubt.
Alternatively, Carter could skip the surgery. Schefter hints that the edge rusher could still participate at Penn State’s pro day later this week and “prove to NFL teams that he doesn’t need [surgery].” Carter, his family, and his agents consulted with doctors today to “gather more information,” and there’s an expectation that the player’s camp will make a decision later this week (per Schefter).
“There are mixed opinions on whether he needs surgery, and we will figure that out in the near future,” Carter’s agent, Drew Rosenhaus, told Schefter.
More to come…
