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Arizona Cardinals rookie Ryan Williams was carted off the field on Friday night with an apparent knee injury.
The Arizona Cardinals may be without the services of talented rookie running back Ryan Williams after he was carted off the field with an apparent knee injury on Friday night. As the Cardinals battled the Green Bay Packers, Williams went to the turf after his first carry, staying down with the apparent injury before leaving on a cart. The scene didn't look good: players gathered around Williams as he was attended to, and he left with his face in his hand. Now, it appears he may be lost for the season.
In short-hand, here's was Arizona Republic reporter Kent Somers tweeted during head coach Ken Whisenhunt's press conference following the game.
Whiz pretty sure r williams ruptured patella tendon, out for yr
Nothing is official and Williams will still be evaluated, but if true, it's not a good sign for the Cardinals. Williams was expected to see time in the Arizona backfield, taking some of the carries Tim Hightower left behind when he signed with the Washington Redskins. Beanie Wells will likely take the bulk of the carries, serving as a feature back, if Williams is truly lost for the season.
We'll have more on Williams' injury as it becomes available. For the latest of Williams and the Cards, head over to SB Nation Arizona and Revenge of the Birds.
Arizona Cardinals rookie Ryan Williams was carted off the field in the third quarter after suffering an apparent right knee injury on his first carry of the game. Williams looked to be in a significant bit of pain, staying down on the turf as trainers rushed to attend to him. After staying on the ground, Williams was taken off the field on a cart, with a disappointed look on his face and his head in his hands.
According to reports, Williams will not return and is being taken for further evaluation. While the extent of his injury is not yet know, many are speculating it may be serious (via Cards Chatter on Twitter).
RB Ryan Williams down after that carry. Looking at right leg/knee. Whole team over to see Williams off the field. That's never a good sign. Williams head down as he goes off. Another not-good sign. Officially, RB Ryan Williams will not return with a rgt knee injury.
Williams is expected to be a significant contributor for the Cardinals, both now and in the future. As it stands, Beanie Wells would likely be the feature back if Williams' injury keeps him out of action for a lengthy period of time.
We'll have more on Williams' injury as it becomes available. For the latest of Williams and the Cards, head over to SB Nation Arizona and Revenge of the Birds.
Ryan Williams Injury: Ruptured Patellar Tendon Confirmed; Surgery Next Week
The Arizona Cardinals have confirmed that rookie running back Ryan Williams has a ruptured patellar tendon in his right knee, and will undergo season-ending surgery early next week, Kent Somers of The Arizona Republic reports.
Williams was injured and carted off the field early in the third quarter of Friday night's 28-20 preseason loss to the Green Bay Packers.
Selected with the 38th overall pick in the 2011 NFL Draft, Williams was expected to be a big part of the team's offense this season, likely as the No. 2 back behind starter Chris "Beanie" Wells. The Cardinals were so comfortable with their depth at the position, they traded backup running back Tim Hightower, a restricted free agent in 2011, to the Washington Redskins for veteran defensive end Vonnie Holliday and a 2012 sixth-round draft choice.
With Williams headed for injured reserve, LaRod Stephens-Howling and Alfonso Smith are the running backs behind Wells. While Stephens-Howling is a dangerous threat in the return game, he has just 29 carries for 128 yards and one touchdown in 29 games over the last two seasons. Smith, a second-year player out of Kentucky, had zero carries in the one game he was active for last year.
For more reaction to the Williams injury, visit Revenge of the Birds.
Aug 20 4:25p by Brian McIntyre - 0 comments