Season Over Before It Starts — Eagles Rookie Star Suffers Major Shoulder Injury in Warm-Up of Super Bowl Rematch vs Chiefs
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Philadelphia, PA – September 14, 2025
The Philadelphia Eagles received devastating news just hours before their highly anticipated Super Bowl rematch with the Kansas City Chiefs: rookie offensive tackle Cameron Williams has been placed on injured reserve with a serious shoulder injury suffered during pregame warm-ups.
For Williams, the timing could not be more heartbreaking. Selected in the sixth round of the 2025 NFL Draft (No. 207 overall) out of Texas, the 6’5”, 317-pound lineman had quickly made an impression throughout training camp. Reports consistently praised his size, raw strength, and development under the guidance of offensive line coach Jeff Stoutland. Even in limited preseason action — appearing against the Bengals on August 7 and the Browns on August 16 — the rookie flashed enough potential to earn whispers as one of the team’s most intriguing depth pieces in the trenches.
But now, what was supposed to be the start of a long career in midnight green has been abruptly cut short. Williams went down during warm-ups and was later ruled out, with the team officially placing him on injured reserve on September 14. His rookie season is over before it truly began.
The setback is especially painful for an Eagles squad that prides itself on offensive line dominance. Depth across the line was considered one of the franchise’s strengths heading into 2025, and Williams was viewed as part of that future foundation.
For now, the dream of making an impact on the field will have to wait. The rookie who came to Philly with the promise of raw power and untapped upside now faces a new battle — not in the trenches of Arrowhead Stadium, but in the long, grueling process of recovery.
As the Eagles prepare for their rematch with the Chiefs, Williams’ absence is a stark reminder: in the NFL, even warm-ups can change everything.
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