NFL Player Quinnen Williams to Miss 'Approximately a Week or Two' of Jets Training Camp Due to Calf Problem
New York Jets' Star Defensive Tackle Quinnen Williams Sustains Calf Injury
Quinnen Williams, the star defensive tackle for the New York Jets, has sustained a strained left calf injury during training camp practice on July 31, 2025 [1][3][4]. The injury occurred during positional drills, causing him to leave practice early and miss the remainder of that day and the following practice [1][2].
Coach Aaron Glenn has emphasized that the Jets are taking this downtime cautiously to ensure Williams is fully healed, noting his prior experience with the same injury in 2022 and his confidence in his recovery process [1][4]. The timeline for Williams' absence from practice does not jeopardize his availability for the regular season opener [3].
Williams, who is in the third year of a four-year, $96 million contract, had a breakout 2022 campaign, recording a 12-sack explosion [1]. His absence from practice is a concern for the Jets' defensive line depth, as their other interior defensive linemen are mostly one-year free-agent signings with less proven track records, making Williams' health critical for the defense's effectiveness [1].
Meanwhile, the Jets have also been dealing with injuries to other key players. John Simpson, an offensive line newcomer, has sustained a back injury, and rookie safety Malachi Moore has strained an oblique [2]. However, coach Glenn is confident that both players will "be just fine" [2].
The Jets are scheduled to play the Packers in their preseason opener. If Williams misses two full weeks, he could still see some preseason action, but his absence from practice is expected to extend past the Jets' preseason opener on Aug. 9, and it is unclear if he will miss the entire preseason [1][3].
In a related development, the NFL has debuted a new virtual measurement system during the Hall of Fame Game [5]. This system aims to provide more accurate and consistent measurements for players, which could have implications for the Jets' roster and strategy as they prepare for the upcoming season.
References:
[1] https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/37288731/ny-jets-quinnen-williams-sidelined-calf-injury-training-camp
[2] https://www.nj.com/giants/2025/08/jets-quinnen-williams-john-simpson-malachi-moore-injuries-aaron-glenn-optimistic-about-recovery.html
[3] https://www.si.com/nfl/jets/news/quinnen-williams-calf-injury-jets-training-camp-ny-jets-injury-news
[4] https://www.nfl.com/news/quinnen-williams-out-with-calf-injury-aaron-glenn-says-hes-confident-hes-going-to-be-fine
[5] https://www.nfl.com/news/nfl-debuts-new-virtual-measurement-system-during-hall-of-fame-game
The injury sustained by Quinnen Williams, the star defensive tackle for the New York Jets, during training camp practice on July 31, 2025, has been reported by various sports news outlets. The NFL's new virtual measurement system has been debuted during the Hall of Fame Game, which could potentially impact the Jets' roster and strategy as they prepare for the upcoming season. Despite other key players like John Simpson and Malachi Moore also being injured, Coach Aaron Glenn remains optimistic about their recovery.
