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Starting LB Williams tears ACL

Associated Press

Thursday, August 18, 2005

Oakland Raiders: Starting outside linebacker Sam Williams tore a knee ligament Thursday during a practice with the Houston Texans. Raiders coach Norv Turner said Williams tore an anterior cruciate ligament, but was unsure which knee was injured. Williams, a third-year player from Fresno State, was in nine games last season and started four. He had 22 tackles and defended three passes. He was injured while trying to make a block in morning practice. Grant Irons will likely start in his place. ...

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