Broncos coach Sean Payton confirmed Tuesday that running back Javonte Williams will play against the San Francisco 49ers on Saturday. However, his playing time remains a mystery.
Payton said the team will wait until the end of the week to determine how many snaps Williams will play in Denver’s second preseason game.
Whether Williams plays five snaps or 20, his presence Saturday will be remarkable since it has been less than 10 months since he tore his right ACL and sustained other damage in the joint.
Williams has moved around well at practice and continues to see his production ramp up. Still, the Broncos have been smart, occasionally giving him days off.
The former North Carolina standout has been practicing since the start of OTAs with the goal of playing in the Broncos’ season opener against the Las Vegas Raiders on Sept. 10. When Williams steps onto the field at Levi’s Stadium, he will be one step closer to achieving his goal.
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