Jets top draft pick Quinnen Williams sitting at OTAs due to injury

Williams out for precautionary reasons

5/23/2019, 3:57 PM
Apr 25, 2019; Nashville, TN, USA; Quinnen Williams (Alabama) is selected as the number three overall pick to the New York Jets in the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft in Downtown Nashville. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports / Christopher Hanewinckel
Apr 25, 2019; Nashville, TN, USA; Quinnen Williams (Alabama) is selected as the number three overall pick to the New York Jets in the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft in Downtown Nashville. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports / Christopher Hanewinckel

Jets rookie defensive tackle Quinnen Williams is sitting out Thursday's voluntary organized team activities due to a calf injury.

Williams, whom the Jets drafted third overall in the NFL draft last month, is being held out due to precautionary reasons.

The 21-year-old Williams participated at OTAs last week even though he has yet to officially sign his rookie contract. He is expected to be offered a four-year deal worth approximately $32.4 million, according to AL.com's Mark Inabinett.

 

Williams played in all of Alabama's 15 games last season, recording 19.5 sacks and 71 total tackles. 

Following the NFL combine, Williams underwent surgery for a finger injury he sustained during the season.

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