With the Carolina Panthers seeing Jared Allen retire last week and potentially having to cut veteran Charles Johnson, the defensive end position is suddenly a lot thinner. Enter Mario Addison.

In 2015, Addison was able to account for six sacks during the regular season. The undrafted defensive end could see additional playing time in 2016, but is coming off the same shoulder surgery that All-Pro linebacker Luke Kuechly went under last week. While not a major surgery, it will likely limit his ability to do offseason workouts for a little while.

Addison tweeted that he would “be back 100 in no time.”

Shoulder Surgery is No Joke, I'll Be Back 💯 In No Time #NoPainNoGame #GloryOoGod https://t.co/sh8MU41wMt — Mario Addison (@HIT_STIQ4) February 24, 2016

He even put up a photo on his Instagram account that showcased the two holes where orthopedic instruments went in to fix the injury. Still having the stitches and basic covering over top, he can’t be feeling all that great right now.

Fellow defensive end Kony Ealy started to shine as the season wore on, including having a historic Super Bowl 50 performance. Many expect Ealy to be a starter barring any major setbacks, which would leave the other end spot open for competition. The Panthers first move of the offseason included signing defensive end Wes Horton back to the team. The combination of Horton, Addison, and Ryan Delair should figure into prominent roles in the rotation.

It is also figured that the Panthers will target a defensive end early in April’s 2016 NFL Draft, with some big names being attributed to the team. A quick recovery and offseason full of working out could be the thing that separates Addison from the rest of his competition.