Mike Williams

2023 - 1 - 9

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Chargers good news on injuries: Mike Williams, Joey Bosa are OK (Los Angeles Times)

Chargers Mike Williams, Joey Bosa and Kenneth Murray Jr. all had to leave the Denver game because of injuries, but should be OK to face Jacksonville.

against Denver in the second quarter because of a stinger. Staley said Murray will be able to practice this week. “We felt like he got a good day’s work and was able to take another step toward building for this week.” “Having played two games, he is going to be closer to being himself, but he is still working his way through it.” Taylor, a rookie, filled in Sunday for veteran slot cornerback Bryce Callahan, who was held out of the game as a precaution. “He is just a special athlete, and he wants nothing but the best for this team,” Herbert said earlier this season. Here’s a breakdown of what happened Sunday and what’s ahead on NFL wild-card weekend. He’s one of those guys, when he’s closely guarded, you can feel good about putting him in a position to make a play. Denver entered as one of the league’s worst offenses. Staley said Williams should be able to practice “at some point this week.” “People aren’t always open in the NFL. He is the one option quarterback Justin Herbert has as a vertical weapon.

Chargers WR Mike Williams has back contusion, expected to return ... (The Athletic)

Williams left Sunday's game in the second quarter after appearing to injure his back. Staley said Monday that an MRI showed no fracture or muscle injury and ...

Here’s what you need to know: [Popper: Why did Brandon Staley play starters so long in Chargers’ loss to Broncos?](https://theathletic.com/4070650/2023/01/09/chargers-starters-brandon-staley-mike-williams/) [Each NFL playoff team’s chances to win championship games and Super Bowl](https://theathletic.com/4070995/2023/01/09/nfl-playoff-team-chances-super-bowl-championship-games/) [Chargers](https://theathletic.com/nfl/team/chargers/) receiver [Mike Williams](https://theathletic.com/nfl/player/mike-williams-ML1CWh5B5qxLiF5o/), who was carted to the locker room Sunday, has a back contusion and is expected to return to practice at some point this week, coach Brandon Staley said Monday.

Chargers' Mike Williams, Joey Bosa injured: Brandon Staley ... (CBSSports.com)

The Chargers had already clinched a playoff spot -- and, specifically, the AFC's No. 5 seed -- before taking the field in Week 18.

He will undergo further testing on Monday in preparation for next weekend's wild card game against the [Jaguars](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/JAC/jacksonville-jaguars/). We did it to the best of our ability." "Hindsight is perfect for everybody on the outside, but these games are not easy to manage. [Chargers](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/LAC/los-angeles-chargers/) had already clinched a playoff spot -- and, specifically, the AFC's No. Williams, who battled a lingering ankle issue earlier this season, initially walked off the field under his own power but appeared much less mobile leaving the cart to actually enter the locker room. But that didn't stop coach Brandon Staley from playing regular starters against the [Broncos](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/DEN/denver-broncos/) in Sunday's 31-28 loss.

Chargers WR Mike Williams Avoids Severe Back Injury, Expected to ... (Sports Illustrated)

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams could play in the Wild Card game against the Jaguars despite suffering a back injury in Week 18.

[Chargers' Opponents For 2023 NFL Season Set](https://www.si.com/nfl/chargers/news/chargers-opponents-2023-nfl-season-schedule) [Takeaways From Chargers' 31-28 Week 18 Loss to Broncos](https://www.si.com/nfl/chargers/news/chargers-broncos-takeaways-31-28-loss-nfl-week-18) [Mike Williams Suffers Back Injury as Chargers Play Starters For Majority of Week 18 Game vs. PT at TIAA Bank Field. Williams has missed four games this year after suffering a high ankle sprain in Week 7. 5 seed before kickoff of their Week 18 game, and yet most of their starters played the better part of three quarters. The news on Williams is about the best case scenario given his injury condition roughly 24 hours ago. 14 at 5:15 p.m.

Chargers WR Mike Williams avoids major back injury, could play vs ... (Yahoo Sports)

The Los Angeles Chargers potentially avoided a major injury in their meaningless Sunday game against the Denver Broncos after head coach Brandon Staley told ...

Chargers expect Mike Williams to practice, “indication” is he'll play ... (NBC Sports)

Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams left Sunday's game with a back injury, but it looks like he avoided an injury that will impact his availability for ...

Staley said, via Daniel Popper of TheAthletic.com, that an MRI [showed a contusion](https://twitter.com/danielrpopper/status/1612550675132735488). The good news about Williams’ injury should help him avoid more of it this week. [led to criticism](https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2023/01/09/brandon-staley-on-playing-starters-only-48-guys-to-choose-from-no-easy-decisions/) of Staley for playing the team’s starters in a game that would have no impact on their playoff positioning.

Chargers HC Brandon Staley provides positive update on Mike ... (Chargers Wire)

Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams left Sunday's game against the Broncos with a back injury. It appears he doesn't have an injury that will impact his ...

Staley said that an MRI showed a contusion. Additionally, linebacker Kenneth Murray, who left Sunday’s contest with a stinger in the second quarter, will be able to practice this week. Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams left Sunday’s game against the Broncos with a back injury.

Chargers WR Mike Williams Expected To Play In Wild-Card Round (profootballrumors.com)

Los Angeles head coach Brandon Staley told reporters that Williams underwent an MRI exam that revealed no fracture or muscle injury. Williams only suffered a ...

Regardless, Staley expects that Williams will return to practice this week and should be available against the Jaguars this weekend. The injury appeared to affect Williams so much that he Daniel Popper of The Athletic reported that Williams “could not walk on his own.”

Good news on Mike Williams (The Clemson Insider)

It looks like a former Clemson wide receiver in the NFL avoided a major injury on Sunday. Los Angeles Chargers head coach Brandon Staley gave a positive ...

“Tiger Impact, Dear Old Clemson and other collectives need your support to help provide meaningful NIL opportunities for our student athletes. Dear Old Clemson has added the Tiger Sack Pack to our online store. The former Tiger’s back injury appeared serious at first, as he had to be carted off the field in the second quarter.

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