The NFL combine finds a new gear on Thursday, as the prospects finally will start to work out for the various executives and coaches in attendance. The defensive linemen and linebackers will be on the field at Lucas Oil Stadium on Thursday for their opportunity to impress.

Abdul Carter, a potential No. 1 pick in this year’s NFL draft, could be looking at surgery to deal with a stress reaction discovered in his right foot. Tests Wednesday revealed the issue, and Carter’s agent, Drew Rosenhaus, told ESPN’s Adam Schefter that he will decide soon if he will undergo surgery.

Former Penn State star and possible top NFL Draft pick Abdul Carter won’t have surgery for a stress reaction in his right foot, a person briefed on the matter said Thursday. The injury was discovered during medical tests at the NFL combine Wednesday morning.

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Penn State pass rusher Abdul Carter is viewed as one of the top players in the 2025 NFL Draft, but his medical evaluation could complicate his stock. Tests revealed this week at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis that Carter has a stress reaction in his right foot,

Penn State pass rusher Abdul Carter, the potential top pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, will not need to undergo surgery on his foot, per the advice of his doctors. Tests revealed Wednesday at the NFL scou

When news came out on Wednesday that top NFL Draft pick Abdul Carter has a stress reaction in his right foot, it was a concern that the former Penn State defensive end would need surgery. After further evaluation, doctors decided that Carter doesn't need surgery as it would not be "advisable," ESPN's Adam Schefter reported Tuesday morning.

After it was revealed Wednesday that the Penn State pass rusher has a stress reaction in his right foot that might need surgery, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported Thursday morning that doctors told the 21-year-old that surgery is “not advisable” after additional scans, and he’s set to work out during the Nittany Lions’ pro day on March 28.

Abdul Carter might need foot surgery for an injury. Here's what we know about it ahead of the 2025 NFL Combine.