CINCINNATI — Another offensive line injury hit the Bengals in the team's wild card win over the Baltimore Ravens.
With under 2 minutes left in the second quarter, offensive tackle Jonah Williams left the game after attempting to make a block on a play that led to a Bengals fumble.
This is the replay of Jonah Williams' injury, as shown on the game broadcast. pic.twitter.com/wyxTbrGd3i
— Caleb Noe (@CalebNoeTV) January 16, 2023
He was seen limping into the locker room, and the Bengals reported it was a left knee injury. He did not return to the game.
NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport said Monday that Williams is believed to have suffered a dislocated kneecap. Rapoport said a source told him Williams had an MRI to determine damage.
Injury Update: Jonah Williams officially OUT for the game. #Bengals #RuleTheJungle @WCPO
— Marshall Kramsky (@marshallkramsky) January 16, 2023
Jackson Carman entered the game for Williams. Carman only played four snaps all season before that. The only other Bengals offensive lineman on the bench was backup center Trey Hill.
Cincinnati focused on bettering its offensive line after an abysmal showing during the playoffs last season, signing La'el Collins, Alex Cappa and Ted Karras during free agency. The line improved steadily throughout the regular season and went 15 games without any injuries — but when it rains, it pours.
Collins tore his ACL and MCL in Week 16. Cappa suffered an ankle injury in Week 18. Now, Williams is considered week-to-week.
Head coach Zac Taylor has spoken throughout the season about the team's "next man up" mindset, and said the guys on the field at the end of Sunday's game were "fighting" and "(gave) us a chance." As they continue, Taylor said they'll "see who's available and do our best to rep them and get them going."
