Redblacks announce running back Williams has surgery for off-season training injury

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Redblacks will start the 2024 season without American running back Devonte Williams.

The CFL club announced Thursday that Williams recently had surgery to repair a torn Achilles tendon suffered during off-season training. 

The Redblacks added the operation was successful but didn’t say when the injury occurred or provide a timeline for Williams’ return.

Given the nature of the injury, it’s unlikely the five-foot-nine, 170-pound Williams will play in 2024.