Javonte Williams, the Dallas Cowboys running back, left the Week 15 Sunday Night Football game against the Minnesota Vikings with a shoulder injury in the first quarter.
What happened in the game
Williams appeared to injure his shoulder/arm on the Cowboys’ opening scoring drive, though he finished that drive with a short touchdown run before going to the sideline. He was initially listed as “questionable to return” with a shoulder injury and was seen on the bench without his helmet while backups Malik Davis and Hunter Luepke took over the rushing work.
Latest status
Reports during the game noted that trainers added extra padding to his left shoulder and that he was evaluated for a possible neck injury and concussion but was not immediately ruled out. A later team update indicated he was officially questionable with the shoulder issue, and any longer-term prognosis will depend on further testing after the game.
