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Chargers HC Brandon Staley provides positive update on Mike Williams

Chargers WR Mike Williams left Sunday’s game against the Broncos with a back injury.

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 availability for Saturday’s game against the Jaguars.

Williams’ x-rays that he had conducted yesterday were negative, and head coach Brandon Staley had another positive update on Monday at his media availability. Staley said that an MRI showed a contusion.

Staley said that he expects Williams to practice this week and that the indication is that he will be able to play in Jacksonville.

Not having Williams on the field would have been a considerable loss, as he’s been a key component in the passing game.

Williams had an ankle injury during the regular season that kept him out for four games and most of the Week 11 matchup with the Chiefs.

The big-bodied wideout amassed 63 catches for 895 yards (14.2 yards per reception) and four touchdowns in 13 games.

Additionally, linebacker Kenneth Murray, who left Sunday’s contest with a stinger in the second quarter, will be able to practice this week.

Chargers WR Mike Williams carted off with back injury

The Chargers lost a key piece of the offense in the second quarter.

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Mike Williams looks to be out for the rest of the game.

After leaving the game in the second quarter with a back injury, Williams did not rejoin the offense for their last drive of the first half. He was then carted off the field to the locker room for further evaluation.

Williams is officially questionable to return, but being carted to the locker room is generally not a great sign for the veteran receiver. His potential absence heading into the playoffs would be significantly felt by a Chargers team that was beginning to find a rhythm with him and Keenan Allen fully healthy.

Whether he’s ready to play again against the Broncos or not, it would be a surprise to see Williams back out there in a game that means nothing to Los Angeles. The team has already locked in the fifth seed in the AFC playoffs by virtue of the Ravens’ loss earlier on Sunday and will play the Jaguars on Wild Card Weekend.