Panthers pass rusher Jared Allen suffered an undisclosed foot injury during Sunday's 31-24 divisional round playoff win over the Seahawks that could require season-ending surgery, according to the Charlotte Observer.
Allen played the entirety of the game, and it wasn't immediately clear on which play the injury occurred. He'll undergo X-rays on Monday to determine whether surgery is required.
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There's a sliver of hope that he can play through it. X ray tomorrow will tell more. But there's more concern than optimism
— Jonathan Jones (@jjones9) January 17, 2016Allen, acquired in September in a trade with the Bears, filled a huge hole in the Panthers' pass rush during Charles Johnson's injured reserve stint. But he became something of a luxury since Johnson's Thanksgiving return, playing sparingly.
He did not register a tackle in Sunday's win.
If anything, Allen's absence comes as more of a personal blow for the 12-year vet who is one win away from playing in his first Super Bowl. Depending on the result of his X-rays, the Observer reported it's possible Allen could return in time for the Feb. 7 game should the Panthers make it that far.
