Cowboys fans react as Javonte Williams suffers shoulder injury vs Commanders in Week 17

The Dallas Cowboys were dealt a blow on Christmas Day when Javonte Williams left the game against the Washington Commanders in the first half. Reports indicate that the offseason acquisition is now doubtful to return to the game due to a shoulder injury.

The seriousness of Williams’ injury was not immediately apparent. However, the fifth-year running back never returned to the field for the rest of the first half after scoring his goal. He did so by rushing four yards into the end zone with just over 12 minutes remaining in the second quarter.

Javonte had a fair outing in the game before his injury as the Cowboys’ offense proved too difficult to stop the Chiefs’ defense. Aside from his touchdown, he had 54 rushing yards on 14 carries while being targeted twice by Dak Prescott, but did not make any receptions.

The Cowboys optioned Williams to a one-year contract during the offseason after four years with the Denver Broncos, but he’s been a revelation since. He entered the game with 1,147 yards and 10 touchdowns, already his most productive season in the league.

Javonte Williams’ injury has sparked a lot of backlash among Cowboys fans, with many expressing their concerns. While the team has officially been eliminated from playoff contention, its exit spoils Christmas for many fantasy owners. Here’s a look at some of the reactions online:

Javonte Williams had previous concerns on his shoulder

Javonte Williams entered the Christmas Day game with concerns about his shoulder injury. The running back was restrained by the Cowboys in practice last week after he suffered a bite that caused numbness against the Minnesota Vikings. But he played in Week 16 against the Los Angeles Chargers.

“I had a needle in my shoulder,” Williams said. “The feeling is back and everything, so I should be good.”

With the latest injury, the Cowboys face the possibility of Williams not being on the field for the rest of the season, and there is a possibility he may have played his last game with the Cowboys. There is uncertainty about his future in Dallas, as there are few updates on a potential extension.

The Cowboys have let running backs who have recorded over 1,000 receiving yards go to free agency the last two seasons. There’s no indication the franchise will be ready to go the extra mile to keep him around after what happened to Tony Pollard and Rico Dowdle.