Broncos' Javonte Williams Reportedly Tore ACL, Out for Season with Injury

According to the NFL Network's Tom Pelissero, Denver Broncos running back Javonte Williams tore his knee during Sunday's loss to the Las Vegas Raiders.

Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network said that Williams had a tornLCL.

The sophomore ran 47 times for 204 yards and had 16 catches.

Williams was hurt in the third quarter of the game.

Russell Wilson told reporters that he was hurt by the sight of Javonte going down.

The 22-year-old was a second-round pick of the Broncos in the 2021 NFL draft and rushed for 903 yards and four scores as a freshman, with Marvin Gordon III giving the Broncos a one-two punch at running back.

Ed Werder @WerderEdESPN

Since his debut in 2021, #Broncos Javonte Williams leads all running backs in yards after contact per rush (min. 200 carries). His 2.51 avg. better than Johnathan Taylor, Nick Chubb,
Derrick Henry and Aaron Jones, who rank next, per @ESPNStatsInfo https://t.co/9ugpB3VPIz

He had three touchdown catches last year.

Williams had seen more touches through the first four games than the two backs.

Nathan Jahnke @PFF_NateJahnke

Javonte Williams played 23 of 25 snaps in the first half

Risner said that he runs his butt off. He's a great guy. We are going to be missing him.

Gordon has fumbled four times on the year and lost two of them, including one on Sunday that was returned for a touchdown. Gordon saw some work when Mike Boone replaced Williams.

Gordon told reporters after the loss that he needs to bounce back. I made a mistake, first guys over there to cheer me up, they believe in me, I just need to be better.

With Williams done for the year, the Broncos may look to upgrade the position via free agency or a trade.