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Source: Andre Carter Could Need Surgery to Repair Quad Injury - New England Patriots - NESN.com
Source: Andre Carter Could Need Surgery to Repair Quad Injury - New England Patriots - NESN.com
It looks like Patriots defensive end Andre Carter could miss some significant time.
Carter was carted off the field in the first quarter during Sunday's victory against the Broncos, and the Patriots ruled him out with a knee injury.
However, Carter suffered an injury to his left quad, and it looks like it will need to be surgically repaired, according to a source. Nothing is set in stone yet with plans for surgery, but signs point to that being the case.
If Carter needs surgery, it could put the remainder of his season in jeopardy, which would be a huge blow to New England's defense. Carter became the third player to record double-digit sacks during Bill Belichick's tenure in New England, and he was one of the two best players on the Patriots' defense in 2011.
Carter was carted off the field in the first quarter during Sunday's victory against the Broncos, and the Patriots ruled him out with a knee injury.
However, Carter suffered an injury to his left quad, and it looks like it will need to be surgically repaired, according to a source. Nothing is set in stone yet with plans for surgery, but signs point to that being the case.
If Carter needs surgery, it could put the remainder of his season in jeopardy, which would be a huge blow to New England's defense. Carter became the third player to record double-digit sacks during Bill Belichick's tenure in New England, and he was one of the two best players on the Patriots' defense in 2011.