Senior safety RJ Williamson, 26, runs in for a touchdown in the first quarter during a game against Air Force on Sept. 19, 2015, at Spartan Stadium. Williamson scored on a 64-yard fumble return. The Spartans defeated the Falcons, 35-21. Joshua Abraham/The State News
Fifth-year senior safety RJ Williamson will miss extended playing time after having surgery on a torn bicep yesterday, as reported by Fox Sports. Williamson announced the surgery was a success on Twitter today.
Thank you to those who sent prayers and thoughts my way. Surgery was success and I'm already itching to get back. Still blessed
— RJ Williamson (@RogerThat_26) October 5, 2015
The Spartans list of season ending injuries includes senior linebacker Ed Davis, redshirt-freshman defensive back Vayante Copeland and sophomore tackle Dennis Finley. Williamson might be able to rejoin the team for its last regular season game against Penn State on Nov. 28, as reported by Joe Rexrode of the Detroit Free Press.
Can't be there physically in game situation with my boys, but I promise my thoughts and leadership will still be present.
— RJ Williamson (@RogerThat_26) October 5, 2015
Junior tackle Jack Conklin and junior tight end Josiah Price, both starters at their position, are also injured, but are expected to return before the season’s end. Junior tackle Kodi Kieler went down early in the season as well and might be the first injured Spartan to return.
Let's ge to the playoffs fellas. #GoGreen
— RJ Williamson (@RogerThat_26) October 5, 2015
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