Carolina Panthers concerned with Michael Oher's recovery

Carolina Panthers general manager Dave Gettleman considers the football future of offensive tackle Michael Oher, who missed the final 13 games in 2016 with a concussion, uncertain.

Coach Ron Rivera said earlier this month that he felt Oher would be ready for the 2017 season.

Speaking from the site of the Senior Bowl, Gettleman said the Panthers are not counting on Oher.

"We're going to look at players, because right now we just don't know," Gettleman told the team website. "We want what's best for Michael.

"We're going to look at what tackles are available in free agency, look at what is available in the draft and see where they fit. I'm not going to overdraft, I'm not going to overpay. But we're going to attack the issue."

Center Ryan Kalil is recovering from shoulder surgery. The offensive line was an issue for the Panthers last season.

A first-round pick in 2009, Oher, 30, has played for the Baltimore Ravens, Tennessee Titans and Panthers.

After starting at left tackle for the Panthers in Super Bowl 50 in his first year with Carolina, Oher signed a three-year, $21.6 million extension with $9.5 million guaranteed in June 2016.