But the signing also gave Broncos insurance at tailback behind the one-two combo of Williams and Gordon. Williams first headed to the medical tent, but he was eventually carted to the locker room. Working in Williams favor, Soppe said, is a better understanding inside the surgical community in recent years about how to best address multiligamentous knee injuries. Baltimore Ravens running back J.K. Dobbins tore his ACL and LCL during preseason in 2021, and he wasnt able to return until Week 3 in 2022. 9:11 pm ET. pic.twitter.com/4z8SgHnPhr. Sean has been speaking about him since our first interview with Sean. Anticipate hell be ready for the start of the season.. The Broncos have had very positive conversations with representation for defensive end DreMont Jones about a potential contract extension, Paton said. Of course, no injuries are exactly alike and every recovery is different, but Dobbins missing so much time this season is not a promising sign. Still, Soppe said an injury like the one Williams suffered Sunday could come with a similar recovery timeline as a standard ACL tear, depending on various surgical and rehab factors. This is Williams tore his ACL and suffered other ligament damage when his leg was pinned under a defender during a loss to the Raiders. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. Were all to blame. Gregory is expected to have the meniscus trimmed in the knee and the joint will be examined again during the surgery, sources told ESPN, confirming a report by NFL Network. When you have a posterolateral corner, that includes the LCL, but usually theres some other structures in that area of the knee that are torn as well, Soppe said in a telephone interview. Other topics for Payton and Paton in their addresses to the media Tuesday included the season ahead for quarterback Russell Wilson, where things stand with a potential new deal for top free agent DreMont Jones, how the Broncos are trying to address their injury problems and more. NFL draft questions for teams in the top 10: Will the Colts trade up? Javonte Williams #33 of the Denver Broncos runs with the ball in the second quarter against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium on Oct. 2, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Sources said Monday that Williams tore the ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) and LCL (lateral collateral ligament) in his right knee. Moreover, Ian Rapoport of NFL.com reports that Williams also suffered additional injuries, adding more time needed for him to recover. "He got dinged up in the game, he's just a little sore,'' Hackett said. " Mike Boone, the undrafted free agent out of Cincinnati, will likely be Gordons backup now. He previously covered the Denver Nuggets for The Athletic after spending five years at the Denver Post, where he covered the citys professional sports scene. Williams, who was on crutches in the locker room following the defeat, will get an MRI on Monday to determine the exact severity of his injury. Watch it here, Gallery: Broncos' top draft picks from the last 12 NFL combines, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. He will not be able to return to play in 2022, though the exact timing of his return to football activities has yet to be determined. "Not only does #Broncos RB Javonte Williams have a torn ACL, but the MRI revealed a a torn LCL and posterior lateral corner, sources say. It was clear right away that the injury the Broncos second-year running back suffered in a 32-23 loss to the Raiders was significant, and that those steps were the first in what will be a long road to recovery. LAS VEGAS -- Broncos running back Javonte Williams was taken to the locker room on a cart after he suffered a right knee injury in Sunday's 32-23 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders. He had 28 yards on 10 carries Sunday before his injury. The Broncos will also have to lean on fumble-prone veteran Melvin Gordon III and third-string running back Mike Boone. But the injury in Week 4 slowed that down as did splitting time with Gordon. Fox News Flash top headlines are here. I dont think there should be a major slowing down in his return to play next season because of the LCL.. Those things will all be gone. But many of Wilsons teammates have been vocal in their support of the 34-year-old quarterback, and Payton said much of the criticism surrounding Wilson has been directly tied to the teams record last season. Then he arrived back in New Orleans about 2 a.m. Monday. Still, Boones confidence doesnt take the sting out of the potential impact of Williams injury, especially if its long term. Javonte Williams had to exit the game after the first play from scrimmage in the third quarter. Hes going to bring it all together. or redistributed. NFL draft questions for teams in the top 10: Will the Colts trade up? Paton said he expects Gregory, who finished the season on injured reserve with his knee injury, will be ready for the start of the offseason program. So why Joseph, who spent the past four seasons as the defensive coordinator for the Cardinals? I think it was a game changer, Paton said of hiring Lowery. He did, in fact, make it out to the Midwest, stopping in Detroit, Logansport, Kokomo, Tipton and Noblesville. JOSH JACOBS' TWO TOUCHDOWNS LIFT RAIDERS PAST BRONCOS. Javonte Williams Injury Update Heading Into Week 5. The most recent case of a running back suffering a torn ACL and LCL, along with other damage, is Ravens running back JK Dobbins, who suffered his injury in Baltimores third preseason game in 2021. Not necessarily because he had experience in Denver, but really more what he was able to do, believe it or not, in Arizona. Payton said Webb came highly recommended from a bunch of different coaches, including Daboll and former Giants quarterback Eli Manning. 26 on The Athletics list of prospective free agents, has become one of the leagues top interior pass rushers and leads the Broncos in sacks since 2019 (22), when he entered the league as a third-round pick out of Ohio State. Hes out there jogging. Denver on Monday signed veteran running back Latavius Murray off the Saints practice squad, a source with knowledge of the transaction said. Well have a way of doing business, and I think it will be what Im familiar with and what is best for the players., Added Paton: I think Russ has moved forward. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Lowery oversaw player wellness with the Saints during some of Paytons tenure and held a similar position with LSU. The Broncos signed Boone to a two-year deal in free agency last March, a move general manager George Paton made primarily to fortify the teams special teams. The posterolateral corner, weve improved the technique significantly on that in the last five to 10 years, Soppe said. Injury analysishttps://t.co/vwciP0RiwW pic.twitter.com/5gqkC2LNpB. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. A second-round pick by the Broncos in the 2021 draft, Williams came into the game with 175 yards on 37 carries over the season's first three weeks and was the Broncos' second-leading receiver with 15 catches over those three games. Broncos lose RB Javonte Williams. "We're still evaluating,'' Hackett said. " When players are downgraded that quickly, it often indicates there is a serious concern Payton has never worked with Vic Fangio, Denvers boss from 2019 to 2021, but he has been a long admirer of the coach whose defensive scheme has been replicated by roughly half of the NFL. The Denver Broncos may be without a key pice on offense for a significant time in 2023. His other stops include The Arizona Republic and MLB.com. Broncos coach Nathaniel Hackett said Williams will be sent for an MRI on Monday morning. Weve got a lot of work ahead of us right now, Payton said. The running back had hoped to be ready for training camp after suffering the injury but now it appears as if he will be out longer than expected. The Denver Broncos released a Javonte Williams injury update on Monday. 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Another popular topic with Payton was the hiring of Davis Webb, who just finished his brief NFL playing career by backing up Daniel Jones with the Giants in 2022. Athletic trainers checked his right knee before he was helped to the injury tent on the Broncos' sideline. Thats what we call an allograft.. It isn't known if he injured the same knee Sunday against the Raiders. Sign up for our newsletter and get every update delivered to your inbox! He has the only rushing touchdown between them this season, picking it up in the win over the San Francisco 49ers in Week 3. He had a file on his computer of every game plan that hes ever had since he was in high school, then college, Payton said. For me, when we get into the season, Im going to park a car with no rearview mirrors, side-view mirrors. Chris McDaniel and Andr Simms, Cape Cod Times. October 2, 2022 9:17 pm ET. Williams suffered a torn Please check the opt-in box to acknowledge that you would like to subscribe. And considering Melvin Gordon coughed We were planning, in this year away, if the right scenario came up, that wed work together, Payton said Tuesday at the NFL Scouting Combine, his first appearance in front of the media on the podium here in his 17 years as an NFL head coach. Payton said he targeted defensive backs coach Christian Parker and defensive line coach Marcus Dixon as coaches from the previous staff he wanted to retain early in his process. Denver Broncos general manager George Paton provided an update on running back Javonte Williams saying he is on track to return at the start of next season. From there, the posterolateral corner will heal quicker than the ACL because its what we call extraarticular; its really outside of the main joint, Soppe said. Broncos running back Javonte Williams could miss extended time following his early exit from Sundays 3223 loss to the Raiders. Broncos RB Williams to have MRI on right knee. ENGLEWOOD, Colo. Javonte Williams took a few labored steps toward the sideline Sunday before he collapsed to the ground, unable to put weight on his right leg. Someone said it last night, They have success last (year), I dont think the upstairs meeting room matters to anybody,' Payton said. "From the standpoint of bringing in a running back, anytime you bring somebody in, it's always hard to get them caught up with everything," Hackett said. Market data provided by Factset. 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Unfortunately, it sounds like those with knowledge of the situation believe Williams injury to be a serious one, via Ian Rapoport of NFL.com (on Twitter ). The fit for us especially in that room I think will be good., (Top photo of Sean Payton: Justin Casterline / Getty Images). Why the Packers' transition to Jordan Love, whenever it happens, will require patience, Disputed loan at center of Commanders probe, A new home for Michael Thomas? Right now, he's playing.''. It was really impressive just going through the process. Broncos RB Javonte Williams feared to have suffered serious knee injury Published: Oct 02, 2022 at 09:15 PM Eric Edholm Lead Draft Writer There is concern that Why the Packers' transition to Jordan Love, whenever it happens, will require patience, Disputed loan at center of Commanders probe, A new home for Michael Thomas? But certainly, I tried. You'll now receive the top Broncos Wire stories each day directly in your inbox. I made a mistake, first guys over there to cheer me up, to get me back right, them boys believe in me, I just got to be better.''. Ranking the top 150 NFL free agents: Quarterbacks, playmaking defenders dominate the top 10. He has made some progress in his rehab and is currently able to jog, per Palmer, but he still has plenty of hurdles to clear before he's deemed ready for game action. But Denvers pass rush suffered without Chubb and with Randy Gregory kept out of the lineup due to a knee injury. We want to be sure we get MRIs and get a feel there. Not only does #Broncos RB Javonte Williams have a torn ACL, but the MRI revealed a a torn LCL and posterior lateral corner, sources say. LAS VEGAS -- Broncos running back Javonte Williams was taken to the locker room on a cart after he suffered a right knee injury in Sunday's 32-23 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders. They are definitely more severe, but I dont think it will really impact the overall return to play. Williams suffered his injury on the Broncos' first play of the second half in Sunday's 32-23 loss. Typically, thats why new head coaches arrive. Apple Podcasts If Javonte is on the same recovery schedule as JK he should return around week 10 of 2023. Scott Thompson is a sports writer for Fox News Digital. They have confirmed that their running back will miss the remainder of the 2022 NFL season. He's running the ball really well, he's running downhill, he's exploding through the hole,'' Hackett added. Former Washington quarterback Robert Griffin III tore his ACL and LCL in a wild-card playoff game following the 2012 season, and he was able to make it back for the start of the 2013 season. Its been well documented that it didnt go our way. Through four games in 2022, Barkley has already piled up 463 yards and is gaining 5.5 yards per carry, looking every bit like the game-changing running back he was before the injury. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. 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