While the rest of the Jets prepare for their Week 1 opener against the Bills, Avery Williamson is getting ready to go under the knife.
The Jets linebacker will have surgery on Thursday to repair his torn ACL, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Williamson’s surgery will be performed by Dr. James Andrews in Alabama.
Williamson tore his ACL during the Jets’ preseason game against the Atlanta Falcons after Adam Gase left the starter in a little longer than usual. The injury ended the middle linebacker’s season.
The 27-year-old will be missed in the middle of New York’s defense after leading the team in tackles a season ago. The Jets listed Neville Hewitt as the starter in Williamson’s place opposite C.J. Mosley, and they have a promising rookie in Blake Cashman who can help against the run and pass. The Jets also brought in Albert McClellan for additional depth.
As for Williamson, he will have no choice but to spend his second year with the Jets rehabbing and on the sideline.
