Tag: Avery Williamson

Jets LB Avery Williamson sees minimal action in first game since 2018

Avery Williamson returned to fold Sunday but wasn’t in the Jets starting lineup.

Avery Williamson returned to the fold Sunday but wasn’t in the Jets’ starting lineup.

After making his way back from an ACL injury that was suffered in August 2019, Williamson dealt with a hamstring injury that held him out of New York’s Week 1 matchup against Buffalo. On Sunday, however, Williamson made his first regular season appearance in green and white since 2018, when he compiled a career-high 120 combined tackles, three sacks, one interception, six pass breakups and two forced fumbles. His return, however, was not all that productive.

Williamson played sparingly in the Jets’ 31-13 loss, taking just 17 snaps on defense while tallying three tackles on the day. Neville Hewitt and Alec Ogletree, started up the middle, with Ogletree playing 33 of 59 defensive snaps.

Both Ogletree and Hewitt struggled mightily in controlling the 49ers’ run game and containing tight end Jordan Reed. The 49ers rushed the ball 29 times for 182 yards and two touchdowns, while Reed caught seven passes for 50 yards and two scores of his own.

This left many wondering why a healthy Williamson wasn’t getting more action, but it seems like the Jets weren’t fully ready to unleash one of their defensive leaders. Williamson was limited to special teams duties with some defensive snaps sprinkled in.

If he’s healthy, it’s likely that Willamson will be involved more in the Jets’ defensive game plan in next Sunday’s matchup against the Colts. Based on the performances of Ogletree and Hewitt, Williamson should get some more snaps.

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Jets vs. 49ers inactives: La’Mical Perine, Avery Williamson return in Week 2

Jets vs. 49ers inactives.

The Jets have been decimated by injuries early this season, but they will receive a couple of reinforcements when La’Mical Perine and Avery Williamson return to the field against the 49ers in Week 2.

Perine and Williamson are both active against San Francisco after missing New York’s Week 1 loss to the Bills. Perine was forced out of action by an ankle injury, while a barking hamstring kept Williamson on the sideline. Perine will serve as the Jets’ No. 2 running back behind Frank Gore, while Williamson will start in the middle of New York’s defense for the first time since the 2019 preseason.

With Le’Veon Bell, Blake Cashman and Jamison Crowder sidelined in Week 2, the Jets signed Alec Ogletree and promoted Josh Adams and Josh Malone to their 55-man gameday roster.

As for the 49ers, they will be without a slew of key players against the Jets. Richard Sherman and Deebo Samuel are both on injured reserve, while George Kittle is out with a sprained knee and Dee Ford is dealing with neck spasms, forcing him out of action in Week 2.

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Jets WR Jamison Crowder ruled out for Week 2 matchup vs. 49ers

Jets wide receiver Jamison Crowder is out for Sunday’s game against the San Francisco 49ers.

Sam Darnold is down yet another playmaker for Sunday’s contest against the San Francisco 49ers, as Jamison Crowder has been ruled out by Adam Gase.

Crowder is currently nursing a hamstring injury which limited him in practice on Wednesday and forced him out of action on Thursday. Crowder is also not practicing on Friday, prompting New York to rule him out. Despite his impending Week 2 absence, Gase does not think Crowder’s hamstring injury will become a long-term issue.

Crowder emerged as Darnold’s favorite target and that rang true against the Bills in Week 1. He was targeted a team-high 13 times against Buffalo and caught seven passes for 115 yards, including a 69-yard touchdown in the third quarter.

With Crowder out, Braxton Berrios will slide into the slot position. On outside, the Jets will have Breshad Perriman and Chris Hogan. Luckily for New York, the 49ers are down multiple cornerbacks, including Richard Sherman. Regardless, the Jets’ are extremely thin at wide receiver entering Week 2.

In other injury news, the Jets are expected to get back running back La’Mical Perine (ankle)  and linebacker Avery Williamson (hamstring). Both are practicing on Friday and should be ready to go for Sunday’s game.

Jets injury report: Mekhi Becton limited, 49ers place Richard Sherman on IR

Jets OT Mehki Becton (knee) was among the team’s limited participants in Wednesday’s practice, while the 49ers put CB Richard Sherman on IR.

Another day, another injury for Gang Green.

Jets rookie OT Mekhi Becton (knee) was limited in practice Wednesday. He injured himself in the Jets’ 27-17 loss to the Bills Sunday but didn’t miss a snap. Adam Gase said that the Jets will be careful with him going forward.

Jamison Crowder (hamstring) popped up on the injury report following Wednesday’s practice. Gase did not mention Crowder before practice, which likely means that the veteran wideout suffered an injury to his hamstring this afternoon. QB Joe Flacco (neck), LB Frankie Luvu (neck) and LB Avery Williamson (hamstring) joined Crowder as limited participants. There’s a chance Williamson makes his 2020 debut this weekend after missing Sunday’s opener.

As for the remainder of New York’s injuries, RB Kalen Ballage (hamstring), TE Daniel Brown (hamstring), OT George Fant (shoulder) and OL Alex Lewis (shoulder) were all full participants Wednesday.

Despite the injury bug hitting the Jets again, they might be catching a few breaks this weekend. The 49ers placed CB Richard Sherman on injured reserve with a leg injury, while his potential replacement, Ahkello Witherspoon, suffered a concussion and is in protocol, according to The Athletic’s Matt Barrows.

In addition, TE George Kittle (knee sprain) won’t practice this week, but San Francisco is ‘hopeful’ he will play Sunday, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

Jets add LB Paul Worrilow to practice squad

The Jets announced that they would be signing free agent linebacker Paul Worrilow to their practice squad following his visit Tuesday.

The Jets have signed free agent linebacker Paul Worrilow to the team’s practice squad.

New York announced the move just a day after Worrilow came in for an official visit. Worrilow’s addition comes after New York placed Blake Cashman (groin) on injured reserve. The Jets are thin at inside linebacker with Patrick Onwuasor (knee) already on IR and Avery Williamson (hamstring) having been inactive for Week 1.

Right now, Neville Hewitt and Harvey Langi are the only two healthy inside linebackers on New York’s active roster.

Worrilow joins LB Alec Ogletree on the practice squad, who Gang Green elected to protect as part of the league’s new practice squad rules. These revised rules allow teams to protect up to four players by Tuesday of each week from being signed by another team.

Worrilow originally signed with the Jets last November, playing in four games without recording a tackle.

Worrilow started his NFL career in Atlanta, signing with the Falcons as an undrafted free agent out of Delaware. He then played one season in Detroit before signing with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2018. Worrilow tore his ACL on the first day of OTAs and missed the entire season. He bounced between the Eagles and Ravens in 2019 before announcing his retirement.

Joe Douglas was able to coax Worrilow out of retirement last season with the Jets in dire need of inside linebacker depth. The Jets general manager has yet again brought back Worrilow with his unit in shambles.

In 72 career games, Worrilow has recorded 415 total tackles, four sacks, 11 passes defended and two interceptions.

Jets LB Blake Cashman doubtful to return vs. Bills

Blake Cashman is doubtful to return to Sunday’s game against the Bills with a groin injury.

And then there were two healthy inside linebackers.

Jets sophomore Blake Cashman went down early in the first quarter in the team’s opener against the Buffalo Bills. The Jets listed Cashman as doubtful to return with a groin injury.

Harvey Langi will take Cashman’s spot at inside linebacker alongside fellow starter Neville Hewitt.

The Jets came into Sunday’s game with only three healthy inside linebackers. Avery Williamson was held out of Sunday’s contest with a hamstring injury that he suffered in practice this past week.

Meanwhile, Patrick Onwuasor is out for at least a month after he suffered a knee injury. C.J. Mosley opted out of the 2020 season because of COVID-19 concerns.

Jets vs. Bills inactives: Denzel Mims, Avery Williamson officially out for Week 1

Denzel Mims and Avery Williamson are among the inactive for the Jets’ season opener against the Bills.

The Jets are officially without two impact starters for their season opener against the Bills.

Denzel Mims and Avery Williamson are both inactive after being ruled out on Friday. After missing a chunk of training camp because of a hamstring injury, Mims hurt his good hamstring on Thursday and missed practice on Friday. According to Adam Gase, Mims could be a candidate for short-term injured reserve, but it remains to be seen if that is the direction New York opts to go.

Williamson was set to return from a torn ACL suffered in the 2019 preseason on Sunday, but he will have to wait at least another week to get back on the field. With Williamson and Patrick Onwuasor (injured reserve) sidelined, Blake Cashman and Neville Hewitt will start at inside linebacker. Harvey Langi, who primarily plays outside linebacker, will serve as a backup.

Joe Flacco (neck) and running back La’Mical Perine (ankle) are also out for the Jets. New York signed Mike White to serve as Sam Darnold’s back up against Buffalo and promoted Josh Adams from the practice squad to take Perine’s place. White has no regular season experience, while Adams rushed eight times for only 12 yards with the Jets in 2019.

Tarell Basham (ankle), Jamison Crowder (hamstring), Alex Lewis (shoulder), Marcus Maye (calf/ankle), Breshad Perriman (knee) and Nathan Shepherd are all active. Lewis and Maye were questionable leading up to Sunday, but will suit up for New York. Wide receiver Josh Malone is also up from the practice squad.

As for the Bills, they are without starting cornerback Josh Norman, who landed on injured reserve with a hamstring injury on Saturday. Defensive tackle Vernon Butler (hamstring) is inactive, as is rookie defensive end A.J. Epenesa.

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Bills vs. Jets: Final Friday injury reports

Buffalo Bills and New York Jets final Friday injury reports ahead of their 2020 Week 1 game.

Here are the final injury reports for the Buffalo Bills and New York Jets from Friday ahead of their Week 1 meeting at Bills Stadium. Each player is listed under their injury designation for the game:

New York Jets (0-0)

Out

  • QB Joe Flacco (neck)
  • WR Denzel Mims (hamstrings)
  • LB Avery Williamson (hamstring)
  • RB La’Mical Perine (ankle)

Questionable

  • S Marcus Maye (calf, ankle)
  • OL Alex Lewis (shoulder)

Will play

  • LB Tarell Basham (ankle)
  • WR Jamison Crowder (hamstring)
  • WR Breshad Perriman (knee)
  • DL Nathan Shepard (rib)

Notes:

Shepard was a new addition to the list on Friday, but will play. … If Maye can not play, his backup listed in Matthias Farley, a four-year pro with 16 starts in his career. … Blake Cashman is expected to start in place of Avery Williamson, who had a set back this week.

Buffalo Bills (0-0)

Out

  • CB Josh Norman (hamstring)

Questionab;e

  • DT Vernon Butler (hamstring)

Will play

  • CB Levi Wallace
  • RB Taiwan Jones (knee)

Notes:

Norman has missed practice since Aug. 20 and has only been a limited participant during light days of work since then. … Butler has a good look at playing on Sunday, considering he was a full participant during Thursday and Friday practices. … Wallace is expected to start for Norman. … QB Jake Fromm also did not practice because he is now the team’s “quarantined” quarterback.

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Jets injury report: Denzel Mims, Avery Williamson ruled out vs. Bills

Denzel Mims and Avery Williamson have both been ruled out for Sunday’s game against the Bills.

The New York Jets will be without one key player on offense and defense against Buffalo.

Wide receiver Denzel Mims (hamstrings) and linebacker Avery Williamson (hamstring) were both ruled out for Sunday’s game against the Bills. Mims hurt his good hamstring on Thursday and did not practice Friday. Adam Gase told the media Friday that Mims could be a candidate for short-term injured reserve, but he’ll discuss that with Joe Douglas. Gase added that he “feels like [expletive]” for Mims because the rookie was just getting back from his first hamstring injury.

As expected, quarterback Joe Flacco (neck) and running back La’Mical Perine (ankle) are both out. The Jets will either promote David Fales or Mike White from their practice squad in place of Flacco.

Safety Marcus Maye (calf/ankle) is listed as questionable, but he is expected to play Sunday after a limited practice on Friday. Guard Alex Lewis (shoulder) is also questionable but should play.

LB Tarell Basham (ankle), WR Jamison Crowder (hamstring), WR Breshad Perriman (knee) and DL Nathan Shepherd (rib) all fully participated in Friday’s practice. Shepherd was just added to Friday’s injury report.

As for the Bills, cornerback Josh Norman has been ruled out with a hamstring injury, which could benefit New York’s limited group of receivers. Meanwhile, defensive tackle Vernon Butler is questionable with a hamstring injury.

Bills vs. Jets: Thursday injury reports

Buffalo Bills, New York Jets injury reports from Thursday, prior to 2020 Week 1 meeting.

Here are the updated injury reports for the Buffalo Bills and New York Jets from Thursday ahead of their Week 1 meeting at Bills Stadium:

New York Jets (0-0)

Did not practice

  • RB La’Mical Perine (ankle)

Limited

  • LB Tarell Basham (ankle)
  • QB Joe Flacco (neck)
  • OL Alex Lewis (shoulder)
  • S Marcus Maye (calf, ankle)
  • LB Avery Williamson (hamstring)
  • WR Denzel Mims (hamstrings)

Full practice

  • WR Jamison Crowder (hamstring)
  • WR Breshad Perriman (knee)

Notes:

Maye was also limited during Wednesday’s practice, but at that time, only had a calf issue as the ankle is new. … Mims was a full participant at practice on Wednesday, but was limited with two hamstring issues. … Perine has been sidelined for nearly a week with his ankle injury. … Flacco isn’t expect to play for a few weeks as Sam Darnold’s backup. … Williamson, Maye and Lewis are expected to play against the Bills, per Jets Wire.

Buffalo Bills (0-0)

Did not practice

  • CB Josh Norman (hamstring)

Full practice

  • CB Levi Wallace (hamstring)
  • DT Vernon Butler (hamstring)
  • RB Taiwan Jones (knee)

Notes:

Norman has missed practice since Aug. 20 and has only been a limited participant during light days of work since then. … Both Butler and Jones were limited participants on Wednesday but were upgraded to full practices on Thursday. … QB Jake Fromm also did not practice because he is now the team’s “quarantined” quarterback.

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