New York Giants defensive lineman Leonard Williams was due to undergo an MRI on his knee Monday, but the eighth-year player was optimistic he avoided a major injury.
According to NFL Network, Williams sustained a sprained medial collateral ligament and isn’t expected to miss much action.
Williams left Sunday’s game in the third quarter of the Giants’ win over the Carolina Panthers and did not return. Panthers right tackle Taylor Moton fell on Williams’ leg. Williams was in a brace after the game.
“Don’t think it’s going to be too bad,” Williams told reporters postgame.
Giants coach Brian Daboll said on Monday, “It’s better than it could be. He said he feels a lot better than he did (Sunday). He’s walking around. Hopefully, he’s a fast healer.”
Williams had two tackles before departing and played in 59 percent of the snaps. He’s beginning his third full season with the Giants after playing four-plus seasons with the crosstown Jets. He made the Pro Bowl in 2016.