Williams has Surgery to Repair Shoulder

Denver Broncos LB D.J. Williams had surgery to repair a torn rotator cuff on his right shoulder. The team expects Williams to be out 4 - 6 weeks before being able to return to training and full rehabilitation.

Williams was the Broncos first round pick in 2004, his best overall season may have been his first, when he played his natural weakside linebacker position and finished third in the NFL defensive player of the year balloting. He has since been moved around to different LB positions and has been bothered by Knee and shoulder problem.

Denver rewarded Williams with a six-year, $32 million contract extension before the 2008 season and may be asking his to switch positions again as the Broncos move to a 3-4 defensive allignment.