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The Detroit Lions made some noise in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft. After taking Aidan Hutchinson second overall, the front office moved back up to reel in Jameson Williams. The exciting rookie receiver is returning from an ACL injury, but he doesn't seem too concerned about his potential return date.
According to Field Yates, Jameson Williams is aiming to return to training camp. If that's the case, then the Lions should have a fully healthy rookie receiver join the offense at the start of the regular season. This would be an ideal return date for Williams, as Detroit would be set up nicely to continue improving.
Lions WR Jameson Williams on his recovery from a torn ACL in January: “I should be ready to go by training camp. I’m shooting for training camp.”
— Field Yates (@FieldYates) April 29, 2022
We'll see how it plays out. ACL injuries typically take six to nine months to recover. Considering the injury took place in January, that means Jameson Williams should be fully healthy anywhere between July and October. NFL training camp is usually in July, which the Lions would love. That would give Williams the time to develop and learn the playbook with the team while participating in the preseason as well.
It all depends on how his body heals from the ACL injury. For some, they can return relatively quickly, while others take a little time. Either way, the Lions will have their exciting new rookie wide receiver available to them at some point in the regular season.
Keep an eye on Jameson Williams, as his injury status will be updated throughout the remainder of the offseason. The Lions should take their time with Williams, as the rookie has his entire career to look forward to. Bringing him onto the field too early could be detrimental to his long-term career, which wouldn't be great for him or Detroit.
