Lions WR Jameson Williams reportedly facing 2-game suspension for violating performance-enhancing substances policy
Detroit star was suspended last season for violating the NFL's gambling policy
Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams is facing a two-game suspension for violating the NFL’s performance-enhancing substances policy, according to ESPN’s Eric Woodyard.
It’s unclear what Williams did to violate the policy, but he told ESPN that he has “no choice but to take it on the chin.”
Jameson Williams is disappointed with the current suspension but says he has “no choice but to take it on the chin.”
“I’m in good spirits just ready to get back with the my brothers ASAP soon as possible,” Williams told ESPN. https://t.co/A8wR0MmCJJ— Eric Woodyard (@E_Woodyard) October 22, 2024
The league has yet to announce the suspension, though it sounds like Williams won’t appeal. Once it’s official, he will be eligible to return for the Lions’ matchup with the Houston Texans on Nov. 10.
Williams has 361 yards and three touchdowns, both of which are career-highs, on 17 catches this season. Williams is averaging 21.2 yards per reception, which is the second-best in the league behind only Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce. He is also second on the team in receiving yards and touchdowns behind Amon-Ra St. Brown.
The Lions first selected Williams with the No. 12 pick out of Alabama in the 2022 NFL Draft. The 23-year-old had one catch and lost 4 yards in the Lions’ 31-29 win over the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday.
Williams was also suspended four games last year for betting on non-NFL games in 2022. He was initially suspended six games before the suspension was reduced after the league tweaked its gambling rules and punishments. Williams missed the first 11 games of his rookie season while recovering from an ACL injury he sustained in college, so he's yet to play a full season in his NFL career.
Detroit improved to 5-1 on the season after Sunday's win in Minneapolis, which marked its fourth straight victory. The win gave the Lions the slight edge over the Vikings in the NFC North race.
The Lions will host the Tennessee Titans this weekend. They'll then travel to Green Bay to take on the Packers in Week 9 while Williams wraps up his suspension.