Javonte Williams injury news: What happened to Cowboys RB? Scary scenes at AT&T

Cowboys RB Javonte Williams injured his shoulder vs the Vikings on Sunday Night Football and is questionable to return, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

Updated on: Dec 15, 2025, 08:49:37 IST

By Shamik Banerjee

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Javonte Williams, the Dallas Cowboys running back, injured his shoulder in the game against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday Night Football. ESPN's Adam Schefter reported that Williams is questionable to return for rest of the game.

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott hands off to running back Javonte Williams, before Williams scores a touchdown during the first half vs Vikings. (AP)

The incident happened in the first quarter of Sunday night's game, with around eight minutes left for the quarter to end. The shoulder injury happened as the Vikings defense tried to stop him on his wat to a 1-yard touchdown.

He fell down, visibly in pain, with the broadcast visuals of his injury scaring fans. Later, however, he was able to walk off the field and seemed to be doing better. The Cowboys tried to bring him on with padding on his shoulder, but he remained questionable for the rest of the game.

Backups Malik Davis and Hunter Luepke carried the rushing load for the Cowboys with Javonte Williams out for the rest of the crucial do-or-die game, losing which will throw the Dallas Cowboys off the playoff race.

Before his departure, Williams had six carried for 13 yards to go with one touchdown. This season, Williams has been a star rusher for the Cowboys, amassing 1,022 yards on 215 carried to go with nine touchdowns.

Also read: Davante Adams injury update: Rams get bad news after Lions game; ‘hamstring not looking good’

Has Javonte Williams Been Ruled Out Of Tonight's Game?

As of now, Javonte Williams remains questionable and the Cowboys have not ruled out his return to the game later. NBC’s Melissa Stark said medical staff evaluated Williams for a possible neck injury and concussion, added padding to his left shoulder, and did not immediately rule him out.

But, as of now, Williams has not returned to Sunday Night's game.

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Shamik Banerjee
Shamik is a journalist covering the United States for Hindustan Times. He has more than four years of experience reporting on US politics, sports, and major breaking stories across fast-moving cycles. He previously worked at Times Now and Sportskeeda, building strong newsroom instincts and digital storytelling skills. At HT.com, he focuses on day-to-day coverage of US political developments while also handling high-impact stories that demand speed, accuracy, clarity, and context under pressure. Shamik has extensive experience covering NFL game days over the past two years, coordinating live updates, analysis, and explainers. He is particularly drawn to large news moments such as US elections and the Super Bowl, where he thrives at the news desk working alongside the team. He holds degrees in Media Studies from Jamia Millia Islamia and English Literature from Jadavpur University. Before entering journalism, he briefly worked in digital marketing and political consultancy roles. Currently a Senior Content Producer at HT Digital, he is driven by curiosity, discipline, and a constant desire to explore new and obscure topics. Outside work, he enjoys reading, films, sports, and learning continuously.Read More

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