Tests taken Wednesday revealed that potential No. 1 draft pick Abdul Carter has a stress reaction in his right foot and the Penn State standout will need to decide soon whether to have surgery.
"There are mixed opinions on whether he needs surgery, and we will figure that out in the near future," Carter's agent, Drew Rosenhaus, said Wednesday night in Indianapolis, site of the NFL's scouting combine.
Option 1 for Carter would be to have the pre-emptive surgery, have a screw inserted in his right foot, and be expected back in eight weeks, Rosenhaus said.
Option 2 for Carter would be to bypass the surgery, conduct his pro day and prove to NFL teams that he doesn't need it.