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Avery Williamson: Tennessee Titans linebacker

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Titans linebacker Avery Williamson (54) celebrates with fans after the team's win over the Chiefs in the AFC Wildcard Game at Arrowhead Stadium Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018 in Kansas City , Mo.
Titans linebacker Avery Williamson (54) celebrates with fans after the team's win over the Chiefs in the AFC Wildcard Game at Arrowhead Stadium Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018 in Kansas City , Mo.
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Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt (27) goes in for the touchdown defended by Titans linebacker Avery Williamson (54) during the first quarter at Arrowhead Stadium Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018 in Kansas City , Mo.
Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt (27) goes in for the touchdown defended by Titans linebacker Avery Williamson (54) during the first quarter at Arrowhead Stadium Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018 in Kansas City , Mo.
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Titans linebacker Avery Williamson (54) brings down Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette (27) during the second half at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn.
Titans linebacker Avery Williamson (54) brings down Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette (27) during the second half at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn.
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Rams running back Malcolm Brown (34) is tackled by Titans linebacker Avery Williamson (54) in the fourth quarter at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn.
Rams running back Malcolm Brown (34) is tackled by Titans linebacker Avery Williamson (54) in the fourth quarter at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn.
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Titans linebacker Avery Williamson (54) stops 49ers running back Carlos Hyde (28) short of the touchdown in the first quarter at Levi's Stadium Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017 in Santa Clara, Calif.
Titans linebacker Avery Williamson (54) stops 49ers running back Carlos Hyde (28) short of the touchdown in the first quarter at Levi's Stadium Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017 in Santa Clara, Calif.
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Texans Bruce Ellington (12) is tackled by Titans linebacker Avery Williamson (54) at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn.
Texans Bruce Ellington (12) is tackled by Titans linebacker Avery Williamson (54) at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn.
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Cleats worn by Titans linebacker Avery Williamson (54)  in honor of Wounded Warriors as part of the NFL's ''My Cause, My Cleats'' program at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn.
Cleats worn by Titans linebacker Avery Williamson (54) in honor of Wounded Warriors as part of the NFL's ''My Cause, My Cleats'' program at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn.
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Titans linebacker Avery Williamson (54) stops Colts quarterback Jacoby Brissett (7) during the second half at Lucas Oil Stadium Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017 in Indianapolis, Ind.
Titans linebacker Avery Williamson (54) stops Colts quarterback Jacoby Brissett (7) during the second half at Lucas Oil Stadium Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017 in Indianapolis, Ind.
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Titans linebacker Avery Williamson (54) forces Ravens wide receiver Mike Wallace (17) out of bounds during the third quarter at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn.
Titans linebacker Avery Williamson (54) forces Ravens wide receiver Mike Wallace (17) out of bounds during the third quarter at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn.
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Texans running back Lamar Miller (26) runs the ball past Titans linebacker Avery Williamson (54) during the second quarter at NRG Stadium  Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017 in Houston, Texas.
Texans running back Lamar Miller (26) runs the ball past Titans linebacker Avery Williamson (54) during the second quarter at NRG Stadium Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017 in Houston, Texas.
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Titans inside linebacker Avery Williamson (54) celebrates the team's 13-10 win over the Broncos at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Dec. 11, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn.
Titans inside linebacker Avery Williamson (54) celebrates the team's 13-10 win over the Broncos at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Dec. 11, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Titans inside linebacker Avery Williamson (54) wraps up Broncos running back Devontae Booker (23) in the first half at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Dec. 11, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn.
Titans inside linebacker Avery Williamson (54) wraps up Broncos running back Devontae Booker (23) in the first half at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Dec. 11, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn.
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San Diego Chargers running back Kenneth Farrow (27) can't hold on to the pass as he is hit by Tennessee Titans inside linebacker Avery Williamson during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016, in San Diego.
San Diego Chargers running back Kenneth Farrow (27) can't hold on to the pass as he is hit by Tennessee Titans inside linebacker Avery Williamson during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016, in San Diego.
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Titans inside linebacker Avery Williamson (54) sacks Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles (5) in the first half at Nissan Stadium Thursday, Oct. 27, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn.
Titans inside linebacker Avery Williamson (54) sacks Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles (5) in the first half at Nissan Stadium Thursday, Oct. 27, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Titans inside linebacker Avery Williamson (54) tries to stop Colts tight end Jack Doyle (84) in the first half at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Oct. 23, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn.
Titans inside linebacker Avery Williamson (54) tries to stop Colts tight end Jack Doyle (84) in the first half at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Oct. 23, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Browns wide receiver Andrew Hawkins (16) gets stopped by Titans inside linebacker Wesley Woodyard (59) and Titans inside linebacker Avery Williamson (54) at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Oct. 16, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn.
Browns wide receiver Andrew Hawkins (16) gets stopped by Titans inside linebacker Wesley Woodyard (59) and Titans inside linebacker Avery Williamson (54) at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Oct. 16, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Browns running back Isaiah Crowell (34) gets stopped by Titans inside linebacker Avery Williamson (54) at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Oct. 16, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn.
Browns running back Isaiah Crowell (34) gets stopped by Titans inside linebacker Avery Williamson (54) at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Oct. 16, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Oakland Raiders running back DeAndre Washington (33) is tackled by Tennessee Titans inside linebacker Avery Williamson (54) during the first half of an NFL football game at Nissan Stadium, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn.
Oakland Raiders running back DeAndre Washington (33) is tackled by Tennessee Titans inside linebacker Avery Williamson (54) during the first half of an NFL football game at Nissan Stadium, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Titans free safety Daimion Stafford (24) and Titans inside linebacker Avery Williamson (54)  celebrate Williamson's interception in the second half at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Sept. 25, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn.
Titans free safety Daimion Stafford (24) and Titans inside linebacker Avery Williamson (54) celebrate Williamson's interception in the second half at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Sept. 25, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Lions running back Ameer Abdullah (21) is tackled by Titans inside linebacker Avery Williamson on Sept. 18, 2016.
Lions running back Ameer Abdullah (21) is tackled by Titans inside linebacker Avery Williamson on Sept. 18, 2016.
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Titans linebacker Avery Williamson planned to wear these custom cleats Sunday to honor the victims of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.
Titans linebacker Avery Williamson planned to wear these custom cleats Sunday to honor the victims of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.
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Raiders wide receiver Amari Cooper runs with the ball as Titans inside linebackers Avery Williamson (54) and Wesley Woodyard (59) give chase on Aug. 27, 2016.
Raiders wide receiver Amari Cooper runs with the ball as Titans inside linebackers Avery Williamson (54) and Wesley Woodyard (59) give chase on Aug. 27, 2016.
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Titans linebacker Avery Williamson (54) talks with his teammates on defense during practice at St. Thomas Sports Park Thursday Aug. 4, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn.
Titans linebacker Avery Williamson (54) talks with his teammates on defense during practice at St. Thomas Sports Park Thursday Aug. 4, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Titan linebackers Wesley Woodyard and Avery Williamson flank Kelsea Ballerini at the 2016 CMT Music Awards Wednesday June 8, 2016 at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn.
Titan linebackers Wesley Woodyard and Avery Williamson flank Kelsea Ballerini at the 2016 CMT Music Awards Wednesday June 8, 2016 at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn.
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Titans inside linebackers Wesley Woodyard (59) and Avery Williamson (54) take issue with Panthers quarterback Cam Newton's celebration dance after his touchdown during the fourth quarter at Nissan Stadium on Nov. 15, 2015.
Titans inside linebackers Wesley Woodyard (59) and Avery Williamson (54) take issue with Panthers quarterback Cam Newton's celebration dance after his touchdown during the fourth quarter at Nissan Stadium on Nov. 15, 2015.
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Titans inside linebacker Avery Williamson (54) steps over Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) after sacking Newton during the second quarter at Nissan Stadium on Nov. 15, 2015.
Titans inside linebacker Avery Williamson (54) steps over Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) after sacking Newton during the second quarter at Nissan Stadium on Nov. 15, 2015.
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Titans inside linebacker Avery Williamson (54) stops Saints wide receiver Willie Snead (83) during the fourth quarter in New Orleans on Nov. 8, 2015.
Titans inside linebacker Avery Williamson (54) stops Saints wide receiver Willie Snead (83) during the fourth quarter in New Orleans on Nov. 8, 2015.
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Titans inside linebacker Avery Williamson (54) rushes Houston Texans quarterback Brian Hoyer (7) during the first half in Houston on Nov. 1, 2015.
Titans inside linebacker Avery Williamson (54) rushes Houston Texans quarterback Brian Hoyer (7) during the first half in Houston on Nov. 1, 2015.
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Titans inside linebacker Avery Williamson (54) tackles a Falcons player at Nissan Stadium on Oct. 25, 2015.
Titans inside linebacker Avery Williamson (54) tackles a Falcons player at Nissan Stadium on Oct. 25, 2015.
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Titans inside linebacker Avery Williamson (54) stops Bills quarterback Tyrod Taylor (5) during the second half at Nissan Stadium on Oct. 11, 2015.
Titans inside linebacker Avery Williamson (54) stops Bills quarterback Tyrod Taylor (5) during the second half at Nissan Stadium on Oct. 11, 2015.
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Titans inside linebacker Avery Williamson (54) gets his teammates fired up before the game against the Vikings at Nissan Stadium on Sept. 3, 2015.
Titans inside linebacker Avery Williamson (54) gets his teammates fired up before the game against the Vikings at Nissan Stadium on Sept. 3, 2015.
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Titans players Delanie Walker, left, and Avery Williamson, right, deliver Titans season tickets to Scott Ramseyon July 29, 2015.
Titans players Delanie Walker, left, and Avery Williamson, right, deliver Titans season tickets to Scott Ramseyon July 29, 2015.
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