JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Oct. 14 (UPI) -- The Jacksonville Jaguars likely won't have the services of offensive tackle Maurice Williams for the balance of the 2002 season after suffering a broken fibula in his right leg in Sunday's 23-14 loss to the Tennessee Titans.
Williams, 23, in his second year out of Michigan and had started each of the 21 games in his NFL career, had to be carted off the field late in the first quarter after a play in which he was pass blocking for quarterback Mark Brunell.
The 6-5, 310-pounder was on crutches after the game, and could undergo surgery as early as Tuesday.
"It's very disappointing, because I've never missed a game or had to go through the whole effect of being injured," Williams said. "It's emotional for me. It's hurting pretty bad. I'm just going to see how fast I can get back. I've never had a broken leg before -- ever."
Williams was only the fourth player in franchise history to start every game in his rookie campaign. He was the 43rd overall pick in the 2001 draft.
