2 min read • August 29, 2020
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Tyrell Williams had a down year playing through plantar fasciitis in both feet, somehow missing just two games. Given the offseason, this should give him plenty of time to put this issue behind him. Williams still had 42 snags for 651 yards and six touchdowns last year, but still has a ways to go to live up to the four year, $44 million deal he signed in 2019. Recently in camp, Williams suffered a torn labrum in his shoulder. This typically leads to shoulder instability and likely needs surgery. It seems he will try to put off surgery and play through with some sort of shoulder strap or harness. Wide receivers have completed seasons with this contraption but it does often interfere with the catch radius. Expect Williams to try and play this season but his role will be diminished in light of the new injury. Williams will then have surgery in the offseason. It's unfortunate for the wideout, who’s trying to establish himself in this new, upstart Raiders offense after being hampered by a foot injuries last year. If he ends up limited or out, the pressure will be on rookie Henry Ruggs III to step up, along with Nelson Agholor and Hunter Renfrow in the slot.
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