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Sat Aug 23, 2008 11:07 am EDT

Texans WR Williams to have spinal surgery in Dallas

By Joe Zedalis

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Houston Texans wide receiver Harry Williams will remain in Dallas overnight and undergo surgery to repair a fracture in his vertebrae. Williams suffered the injury and was initially paralyzed just three minutes into the game Friday night against the Dallas Cowboys at Texas Stadium. Williams was going for a tackle on a kickoff return by the Cowboys when he collided with teammate Nick Ferguson, who was also going for the tackle. While Ferguson walked away from the collision, Williams remained motionless.

Texans team physician Walter Lowe said Williams started regaining movement in his extremities when he was immobilized and placed in the ambulance before being rushed to Presbyterian Hospital.

"He has a small fracture that's going to require fusion surgery to stabilize the spine," Lowe said. "The surgery will fuse together the second and fourth vertebrae."

Cowboys surgeon Andrew Dossett will perform the surgery this weekend. Lowe said that Williams will be able to walk, but that it is too early to speculate on the future of his NFL career.

Source: Houston ChronicleNew Window

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  1. Yankees4Lyfe
    1. Posted by Yankees4Lyfe Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:57 pm EDT

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    That poor guy! When he went down I had visions of Kevin Everett all over again...it is good to see though that they are doing this surgery right away...with luck and some blessings from the one above hopefully he will return. No matter what I never like to see anyone hurt even if they are playing the Boys...
    Philly fans you had a little lesson in class last night I hope you paid attention...if not look for the replay on the NFL Network...only heathens clap when a player gets injured...bunch of jerks!
  2. Colbination
    2. Posted by Colbination Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:20 pm EDT

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    1st
    I saw that happen and I am no Texan fan but it is too bad he got hurt it was a scary moment
  3. FairlyHonestBob
    3. Posted by FairlyHonestBob Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:28 pm EDT

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    That was an ugly collision, a possible career ender. I wish the guy the best.
  4. Wes W
    4. Posted by Wes W Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:58 pm EDT

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    Bad collisions......sometimes you think the NFL has gone soft........but stuff like this happens
  5. Stumpy
    5. Posted by Stumpy Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:13 pm EDT

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    WOW!!!! He is lucky from the sound of it just another fraction of an inch and he could be paralized for good. I was praying for him when I was watching the game just hoping everything will be OK.
  6. Ben
    6. Posted by Ben Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:41 pm EDT

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    I heard on the radio it was Andre Williams. That would have been a big blow to their doubtful sucess!
  7. ME
    7. Posted by ME Thu Sep 03, 2009 2:51 pm EDT

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    Respect dude, hopefuly you will get back to where you want to be soon.
  8. Joe
    8. Posted by Joe Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:38 pm EDT

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    Eagle fans -pay attention-you still suck!
  9. skinsrboss/gigi
    9. Posted by skinsrboss/gigi Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:32 pm EDT

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    Saw that play last night. Poor guy, I hope everything turns out okay for him, I will keep him and his family in my prayers. HAIL!!
  10. Quan
    10. Posted by Quan Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:31 pm EDT

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    May God heal you fast. Im sorry about your injury. All I can do is pray for you. I hope to see you back on the field next season. God bless ya!!
  11. Brian
    11. Posted by Brian Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:54 pm EDT

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    Godspeed Williams
  12. AJ
    12. Posted by AJ Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:36 pm EDT

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    I think the NFL needs to figure out someway to make kickoffs safer. What will it take for that to happen, some one to die?? That's two spine injuries in less than a year. Having 22 guys crash in to each other sounds like fun, but we need to do something soon, before things get even worse.......
  13. nate b
    13. Posted by nate b Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:59 pm EDT

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    Ha Ha you expect class out of philly.... they booed santa claus
  14. John G
    14. Posted by John G Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:39 pm EDT

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    Don't worry about football careers, just get back to being a healthy, functioning person
  15. DaStarShinesBright
    15. Posted by DaStarShinesBright Thu Sep 03, 2009 6:59 pm EDT

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    Hope he's ok, that collision was nasty.
  16. FIGHTCLUB-PA
    16. Posted by FIGHTCLUB-PA Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:10 pm EDT

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    hey nate..joe t...dallas4life....your reaaaaly showing class bashing other fans on a blog that is talking about someones serious injury!!!!....LAME *SSES!
  17. FIGHTCLUB-PA
    17. Posted by FIGHTCLUB-PA Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:10 pm EDT

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    i bet you guys are cowboys fans.....it shows
  18. FIGHTCLUB-PA
    18. Posted by FIGHTCLUB-PA Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:10 pm EDT

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    very sad
  19. fairplay
    19. Posted by fairplay Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:10 pm EDT

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    He was able to feel his extremities again shortly after. That's a good sign. I hope that he comes back at full strength. I remember when something like that happened to Tommy Maddox for the Steelers. It wasn't as serious but he still was never the player he was before. That kind of thing puts the fear of God right into you.
  20. salt
    20. Posted by salt Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:14 pm EDT

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    What a shame!
    At least he's not paralysed and will hopefully recover!
  21. mr. Cowboy
    21. Posted by mr. Cowboy Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:10 pm EDT

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    this is why pro football players deserve the big $$$---EVERY hit could be your last
  22. mr. Cowboy
    22. Posted by mr. Cowboy Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:10 pm EDT

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    all of you'all who said you'll pray for him---THANK YOU----We are all fans of different teams, but no one wants to see players permanently injured.
  23. gtownboyz512
    23. Posted by gtownboyz512 Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:14 pm EDT

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    we all hope he recovers the football nation will all pray for him !! maybe philly fans too ? i doubt it !!! they have no heart !!!!
  24. FIGHTCLUB-PA
    24. Posted by FIGHTCLUB-PA Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:10 pm EDT

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    see...you can spot a looser cowgirl fan....belittle people at a sad time....rite gtownboys???? you punk
  25. TW
    25. Posted by TW Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:10 pm EDT

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    glad he's gonna be ok but he is covered by the workers' compensation law. yes... even nfl teams purchase WC policies to cover their players if they are seriously injured... i'm not talking knee surgeries cuz they have huge deductibles usually a stop loss of about $1,000,000 per loss so team is responsible for the 1st $1,000,000 of the claim then an insurance carrier pays for the rest which in this case will be an extreme amount of money... they will settle with him for whatever his career potential income was and of course that will involve attorneys for both parties because that amount of money is arbitrary and based on performance that he will never get to prove... average player plays for 5 years so probably 5 years at the average for nfl wr's and that will be several million dollars plus some pain and suffering money so dont worry atleast he and his family are provided for.....

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