Drew Rosenhaus says that surgery will not be needed for Abdul Carter and he will work out at his March 28 pro day at Penn State.

Abdul Carter’s agent, Drew Rosenhaus, told ESPN’s Adam Schefter that the potential New England Patriots draft pick hasn’t fully recovered from a shoulder injury suffered during the College Football Playoff, so he won’t throw for teams in Indianapolis.

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The possible No. 1 pick from Penn State has a stress reaction in his foot but likely won’t need surgery. A doctor explains the condition and how it could affect Carter’s future.

Penn State football star Abdul Carter will not work out at the NFL Scouting Combine this week as he continues to recover from an injury, according to ESPN’s Ada

Penn State star Abdul Carter is still dealing with a shoulder injury and will not work out at the NFL Combine.

Presumptive number one overall prospect Abdul Carter’s right foot stress reaction won’t require surgery, but may put his draft stock in jeopardy.

"Penn St. DE and potential No. 1 pick Abdul Carter will not work out at the combine because he has not fully recovered from the shoulder injury he suffered vs. Boise State, according to his agents Drew Rosenhaus and Robert Bailey," Schefter wrote on X.

After much uncertainty on if Abdul Carter would participate in any activities ahead of the NFL Draft because of an apparent foot injury, his agent, Drew ... in the College Football Playoff.