FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. -- Atlanta Falcons punt returner/running back Avery Williams "will probably be done for the year" after tearing an ACL during the team's open OTA on Friday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, coach Arthur Smith said Wednesday.
Smith said "it's a good sign" that Williams will have surgery Thursday -- less than a week after the injury.
"We love Avery," Smith said. "He's got the right mindset and fully expect him to come back ready to roll."
Williams averaged 16.2 yards per punt return and 19.6 yards per kick return last season.