SB Nation Denver - Broncos LB D.J. Williams' Dislocated Elbow Will Cost Him 3-4 Weekshttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/48907/denver-fave.png2011-08-28T08:07:58-06:00http://denver.sbnation.com/rss/stream/21534642011-08-28T08:07:58-06:002011-08-28T08:07:58-06:00Broncos' D.J. Williams Out 3-4 Weeks After Dislocated Elbow
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<p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.milehighreport.com/">Denver Broncos</a> could be without their top returning linebacker to start the season after he left Saturday's game with the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.fieldgulls.com/">Seattle Seahawks</a> in the first quarter. After making a tackle, weakside linebacker D.J. Williams left with a right <a target="_blank" href="http://blogs.denverpost.com/broncos/2011/08/27/d-j-williams-out-3-4-weeks-with-dislocated-elbow/9128/">elbow injury that will keep him out 3-4 weeks</a>.</p>
<p><span>Wesley Woodyard</span> is second on the depth chart and he should now move up to the starting spot for Week 1 against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/oakland-raiders">Oakland Raiders</a>. Unless Williams is a quick healer, Woodyard can also expect to draw the start on Sept. 18 against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.cincyjungle.com/">Cincinnati Bengals</a>. Williams should be back in uniform for Week 3 when the Broncos go on the road to face the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.musiccitymiracles.com/">Tennessee Titans</a>.</p>
<p>Williams had a career-high 5-1/2 sacks in 2010 and had over 100 total tackles. He has been an established force in the linebacker corps since he was drafted in the first round of the 2001 NFL Draft.</p>
<p><i><b>For more on the Denver Broncos, visit <a target="_blank" href="http://www.milehighreport.com/">Mile High Report</a>.</b></i></p>
https://denver.sbnation.com/denver-broncos/2011/8/28/2389426/dj-williams-injury-elbow-broncos-seahawksRuss Oates2011-08-27T20:50:25-06:002011-08-27T20:50:25-06:00Broncos' D.J. Williams Leaves Game With Sprained Elbow
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<p><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.milehighreport.com/">Denver Broncos</a> linebacker D.J. Williams left Saturday's preseason game against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.fieldgulls.com/">Seattle Seahawks</a> in the first quarter after a tackle. He has been diagnosed with a <a target="_blank" href="http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/6902434/dj-williams-denver-broncos-sprains-elbow-vs-seattle-seahawks">sprained right elbow</a>. He is out for the rest of the game.</p>
<p>Williams is the team's starting weak side linebacker. <span>Wesley Woodyard</span> is his backup and entered the game for him, picking up half of a sack (the other half went to <span>Elvis Dumervil</span>). Williams has been a starter for the Broncos since he was drafted in 2004. He has moved around and played all of the linebacker positions, from the strong side, the weak side, the middle, the two middle positions in a 3-4 defense and finally back to the weak side in 2011.</p>
<p><i><b>For more on the Denver Broncos, visit <a target="_blank" href="http://www.milehighreport.com/">Mile High Report</a>. Check out <a target="_blank" href="http://www.fieldgulls.com/">Field Gulls</a> and <a target="_blank" href="http://seattle.sbnation.com/">SB Nation Seattle</a> for more on the Seahawks. Visit <a target="_blank" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl">SB Nation NFL</a> for more on this week's preseason action.</b></i></p>
https://denver.sbnation.com/denver-broncos/2011/8/27/2388975/dj-williams-injury-denver-broncosRuss Oates