Patriots' Cooper carted off practice field with reported plantar fascia issue

New England Patriots guard Jonathan Cooper was carted off the practice field Saturday with an apparent injury.

Details on his status have not yet been confirmed by the team, but a report from NFL Network's Ian Rapoport later indicated that Cooper is dealing with a plantar fascia issue in his foot.

Cooper was acquired this offseason in the trade that sent Chandler Jones to the Arizona Cardinals.

Though the former first-round pick has been unable to live up to expectations over his first three seasons, New England will be hoping that a fresh start can help him emerge as a reliable contributor.

Getting healthy and taking all the training camp and preseason reps he can get will undoubtedly be imperative for his chances of doing so.