Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that Seahawks fourth-round TE Colby Parkinson suffered a broken fifth metatarsal in his foot while running a route this offseason.
According to Rapoport, Parkinson had surgery on the Jones fracture back on June 2 and has been in Seattle rehabbing the ailment.
Parkinson actually signed his rookie contract on the same day he underwent surgery.
Parkinson, 21, was a two-year starter at Stanford and earned second-team All-Pac 12 honors last season. The Seahawks selected him with the No. 133 pick in this year’s draft.
Parkinson is projected to receive a four-year, $3,965,440 rookie contract that includes a $670,440 signing bonus.
During his three-year college career, Parkinson recorded 87 receptions for 1,171 yards receiving (13.5 YPC) and 12 touchdowns.
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