Avery Williams was set to have a major role for the 2023 Atlanta as the team’s high-end punt returner, at least a part-time kick returner, and a versatile reserve on offense at both wide receiver and running back. Unfortunately, injury is going to rob Williams of that opportunity and rob the Falcons of a talented, useful players.
Per ESPN’s Mike Rothstein, Falcons head coach Arthur Smith told the press Wednesday that Williams is set to have surgery after suffering a non-contact injury in organized team activities. Smith seemed to think it’s unlikely Williams will get to play at all in 2023.