A former first-round pick’s career is in jeopardy following a serious injury

He's only 24.

Sharrif Floyd, a defensive tackle for the Minnesota Vikings, has suffered complications from knee surgery and now his career is in jeopardy, according to a report in USA Today.

Floyd, 24, had knee surgery in September on his meniscus, but the nerve that controls his quadriceps hasn't healed, USAToday reported.

Floyd's agent wouldn't address the report, and Floyd has only vaguely referenced the situation:

Floyd has suffered from knee problems throughout his career. He had a minor procedure on his  knee during rookie camp in 2013 and missed four games due to knee issues in 2015. He's had 9.5 sacks and 57 tackles during his young career.