Allen Park — For the second season in a row, one of the Lions' top draft picks will miss at least the first eight weeks of the season, and general manager Martin Mayhew said he's disappointed he'll have to wait to see what rookie cornerback Alex Carter can contribute.
"He'll be playing for us, but it's just disappointing to see that start," Mayhew said Monday. "And I'm disappointed for him, and he's very disappointed as well."
Last year, second-round linebacker Kyle Van Noy went on injured reserve with designation for return after an August core muscle surgery.