Among the Lions players who were injured before training camp began, cornerback Alex Carter seems to be the one progressing the slowest based on what he’s been able to do off to the side with trainers during practice.
However, the third-round pick said Saturday he expects to be healthy enough to return before the regular season begins.
“Oh, for sure,” he said when asked if he’d recover before the Sept. 13 game at the San Diego Chargers.
Carter is one of five players yet to practice during training camp. Offensive tackle LaAdrian Waddle (knee), running back Joique Bell (knee/Achilles) and defensive end Jason Jones (knee) are on the physically unable to perform list.