McKinley has played with the injury at a very high level for the past 2 years, and was unaware he had the tear until recently.
BREAKING: UCLA DE/OLB Takkarist McKinley opted out of the Senior Bowl because of a torn right labrum which could eventually need surgery.
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McKinley is still very much undecided at this time as to whether he will have surgery or not,but if he did it would be after the NFL Combine
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He plans on participating at the Combine, but felt it would be better not to risk the injury at the Senior Bowl.
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It should be noted that plenty of Edge defenders have played through an injury like this, including Noah Spence and Vic Beasley.
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Obviously McKinley's med checks will be huge, but the injury isn't expected to impact his draft stock much (if at all) at this time.
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Nice scoop man
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Thanks Ian, wish it was happier news
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echoes of Dion Jordan, no? Flashed enough to still seem worth (dumb) risks. Boy, love to have that one back
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no. Takk is much more built
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I see that and know people can play through labrums but they really should take time to fix (like Reshad Jones this year)
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Everyone's situation is different too, we'll see what happens
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I agree. He's an exciting player. Lot of depth in this year's draft.
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You think this is why he has issues with pad level?
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tell him to get it fixed now, skip the Combine, and fall in the draft to a Super Biwl contender
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James is finessing his way into the agency business I see
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he might do some things in Indy that drop jaws
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that's what I'm worried about
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I literally just finished watching a bunch of his games last night and was so excited. This is awful news.
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I wouldn't be too worried. He'll participate and crush the combine. And torn labrums are decently common.
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true. Very excited to see him at the combine. The athleticism jumps right out on tape.
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