What Quinnen Williams' Broken Foot Means For the Jets

New York Jets defensive tackle Quinnen Williams has a broken foot and will be out for the next 8 to 10 weeks, likely to return from the injury for training camp

Max Goodman | May 4, 2021

After a breakout season in 2020, Quinnen Williams' third year with the Jets begins with a setback.

The defensive tackle reportedly sustained a foot fracture last week and will be sidelined for the next 8 to 10 weeks. Williams got hurt during an on-field workout at the team's facility and will likely require surgery, according to the NFL Network.

With that timetable following an offseason injury, odds are the rising star will be unable to participate in OTAs and minicamp. Barring any setbacks, however, Williams should be good to go for training camp, projecting to return somewhere around mid-July.

Williams was a force to be reckoned with on the defensive line last year, one of the lone bright spots for a team that won just two games. The defensive tackle, and former third overall selection, set career highs with seven sacks, 55 tackles (10 for loss), 14 quarterback hits and two forced fumbles.

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This will certainly impact Williams' ability to build upon his strong sophomore campaign, but considering the defensive tackle should be back up to speed early this summer, his foot shouldn't impact his performance when the season begins.

As Williams works back to a clean bill of health, other new faces on the defensive line can ingratiate themselves with their new teammates and coaches. New York was active in free agency, signing Carl Lawson, Vinny Curry and Sheldon Rankins. The Jets' final draft pick on Saturday, Jonathan Marshall, plays defensive tackle.

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Published May 4, 2021

MAX GOODMAN

Max Goodman covers the New York Jets for Sports Illustrated and FanNation. He also covers the New York Yankees, publisher of Sports Illustrated and FanNation's Yankees site, Inside The Pinstripes. Before starting out with SI, Goodman attended Northwestern University and the Medill School of Journalism. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Broadcast Journalism and Master’s Degree in Sports Media, graduating in 2019. While at school, Goodman gathered valuable experience as an anchor and reporter on NNN SportsNight and played on the club baseball team. Goodman previously interned at MLB.com as an associate reporter covering the Miami Marlins. He also interned with ESPN, working as an associate reporter on Mike Greenberg's Get Up. Goodman is from New York City. He grew up in Hell's Kitchen. Follow Goodman on Twitter @MaxTGoodman and connect with him via email by reaching out at maxgoodmansports@gmail.com.