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Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams had a quiet showing in the team’s preseason win over the New York Giants on Friday night. But Lions head coach Dan Campbell isn’t sweating the slow start, saying he’s “not worried” about Williams in his postgame media availability. “I told him this: I’m not worried, I didn’t go […]

The Detroit Lions training camp is underway, and the team starts its 2023 NFL preseason on Friday, August 11, against the New York Giants. As players fight and claw for Lions roster spots and starting positions, some players are rising to the top while others are struggling. Here are the three key players struggling early […]

Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams missed most of last season while recovering from a torn ACL, and he is now set to miss the beginning of this year as he serves a six-game suspension for gambling. Still, Lions fans can at least find some excitement about their young receiver, as he is finally set […]

Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell said it will be “huge” for the team to give wide receiver Jameson Williams reps in preseason games ahead of a six-game suspension. Via the Lions’ ‘X’ page: “We’re going to douse him with a ton of game reps,” Campbell said. “He needs that, as he does practice.” Williams, who […]

While Jameson Williams is facing a six-game suspension to begin the season, he is still able to participate in Detroit Lions training camp. However, Williams has been struggling to find his footing and let his emotions show during Monday’s practice. Williams reportedly threw a punch at DB Starling Thomas after the undrafted free agent forced […]

Maturity and financial literacy can often be a problem for young professional athletes. Signing that first NFL contract and handling a lot of cash opens up a world of opportunities that some players never had access to beforehand. This can take a bad turn as some resort to bad habits. Recently, Detroit Lions wide receiver […]

The Detroit Lions have a long and storied history at the wide receiver position. Big-bodied receiver Herman Moore once set the NFL record for receptions, and Calvin Johnson took the baton in 2007 as an impact rookie. A member of the Pro Football Hall-of-Fame’s Class of 2021, Johnson has recently mended fences with the Lions […]

The Detroit Lions have sky-high expectations for this coming season, and the passing game is a big reason why. Quarterback Jared Goff is in elite company with Patrick Mahomes and Aaron Rodgers for most QB wins since 2017. The Lions have weapons at every position, but their biggest potential gamebreaker is suspended wide receiver Jameson […]

Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams admitted that he wasn’t aware of the NFL’s gambling policy after he was suspended for six games for violating it last month. “I didn’t know things like this was coming, but I took me some time, and I just thought about the better days and moving forward,” Williams said, […]

Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams has found himself answering a lot of questions lately. The latest revolved around a tweet he liked that suggested a trade scenario for Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson back in March. Social media activity can be overblown, but there is also no reason for a player to even go […]

If Jameson Williams wants to become the best wide receiver in Detroit Lions history, he’ll be chasing Calvin Johnson. With Williams’ career getting off on the wrong foot, Johnson offered some advice to the next potentially great Lions receiver. Williams received a six-game suspension to begin next season for violating the league’s gambling policy. As […]

After his rookie season was marred by an injury, Jameson Williams’ second season with the Detroit Lions will begin with a suspension. As Williams prepares to step away from the Lions, the wide receiver opened up about his mentality entering his upcoming suspension. Williams was suspended for six games for violating the NFL’s gambling policy. […]

The NFL dropped the hammer on multiple players with a suspension for violating the league’s gambling policy. The biggest name was Detroit Lions WR Jameson Williams, who received a six-game suspension. Others were suspended indefinitely, with Lions’ Quintez Cephus and CJ Moore being released from the team. The discipline has created waves across the media, […]

Jameson Williams’ representation issued an apology on behalf of the Detroit Lions wide receiver, following his six-game suspension by the NFL for gambling, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. “Jameson takes full responsibility for his actions and is very apologetic to the NFL, his teammates and the fans and city of Detroit,” Williams’ agency Alliance Sports said. […]

On Friday morning, several members of the Detriot Lions, including second-year wide receiver Jameson Williams, received suspensions for violating the NFL’s gambling policy. In total, five players, including Jameson Williams, received suspensions. Williams and Lions wide receiver Stanley Berryhill both received six games suspensions. Alongside them, Lions safety CJ Moore and wide receiver Quintez Cephus, […]

The hammer came down on Friday morning in another NFL suspension related to gambling. This time, multiple players were disciplined, with most of them coming from the Detroit Lions. As a result, the Lions have decided to release WR Quintez Cephus and safety CJ Moore after they were suspended indefinitely for violating the league’s policy, […]

It seems like the NFL is cracking down on players gambling on games. Last season, they suspended ex-Atlanta Falcons WR Calvin Ridley for betting on games. Now, five more players were suspended by the league. This list includes Detroit Lions star wide receiver Jameson Williams, who was handed a six-game suspension, per Ian Rapoport. Sources: […]

The Detroit Lions traded cornerback Jeff Okudah to the Atlanta Falcons, and Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams has made it known that he wants to change his number as a result of the move. “Im sorry for everybody who got that jersey but I need that uno man 😭😭🤦🏽‍♂️” Jameson Williams wrote on Twitter. Jeff […]

The Detroit Lions heavily relied on their promising young talents to lead the way in the 2022 season. They will call on multiple such players to help the team make it back-to-back seasons with a winning record, including Jameson Williams. After spending months rehabbing the torn ACL injury he suffered during last year’s College Football […]

The Green Bay Packers, led by a resurgent Aaron Rodgers, entered their crucial Week 18 clash against the Detroit Lions having won four straight to remain in the thick of the playoff hunt. However, the Packers came up short in the final game of the regular season, losing to the Lions, 20-16, to put an […]

Is Aaron Rodgers retiring after the Green Bay Packers’ failed playoff bid in Week 18 against the Detroit Lions? Well, many NFL fans think that’s the case based on Rodgers’ action towards Jameson Williams after the game. After the Lions took down the Packers 20-16 to deny them a playoff berth, Williams approached Rodgers for […]

The Detroit Lions brought rookie pass catcher Jameson Williams back from injury in Week 13. In his next game, he caught a touchdown pass against the Minnesota Vikings. Beyond that, the Lions rookie hasn’t made much of an impact. He had a 40-yard run last week against the Chicago Bears, but he also dropped two […]

Detroit Lions fans demanded to see more of rookie wide receiver Jameson Williams last week against the Jacksonville Jaguars. This week, those fans got their wish. While Williams didn’t receive a major bump in workload, he made an impact. The Alabama product found himself wide open in the secondary on Detroit’s second drive, and hauled […]

Detroit Lions first-round rookie Jameson Williams has been working his way back to action after suffering an ACL injury during the final game of his career at Alabama. After featuring minimally in Week 13 against the Jaguars, Williams was a full-go on Sunday in Week 14 against the Vikings, and he made an early impact […]

Detroit Lions rookie Jameson Williams played only a handful of snaps in his NFL debut. And the ravenous Lions crowd begged to see more of the promising rookie receiver. Detroit didn’t need to give Williams a ton of action on Sunday. Quarterback Jared Goff threw for 340 yards as his team blew out the Jacksonville […]

The Detroit Lions have been putting together a strong stretch of football lately, and things could be getting even better for them now that one of their first round picks in the 2022 NFL Draft is finding his way onto the field. That would be promising young wide receiver Jameson Williams, who is set to […]

The Detroit Lions activated wide receiver Jameson Williams, per Ian Rapoport. Rapoport’s take on Williams’ activation will excite Lions fans as well. “Jameson Williams may have been the first WR taken this past draft had he not torn his ACL in the national title game. An explosive addition for Detroit,” Rapoport wrote on Twitter. Despite suffering […]

The Detroit Lions are very excited about rookie wide receiver Jameson Williams. While it isn’t clear if the Alabama product will make his NFL debut Sunday, we will see him in 2022. And one of his teammates cannot wait. Lions wide receiver DJ Chark spoke to reporters ahead of his team’s clash with the Jacksonville […]

The Detroit Lions have been playing rather well in recent weeks. Prior to their Thanksgiving loss, the Lions won three games in a row, including a victory over the then 7-2 New York Giants. The Lions have been hit with the injury bug a lot this season, but are starting to get healthy. One piece […]

Detroit Lions fans perhaps had the biggest steal of the 2022 NFL draft when they took Jameson Williams at No. 12. Prior to the draft, Williams was regarded as a potential top-5 talent. However, an unfortunate ACL injury tanked his draft stock, causing him to fall down to the Lions with the 12th pick. Over […]

The Detroit Lions are rolling right now and they’ve got a top-10 offense in the NFL. On top of that, it appears rookie wideout Jameson Williams, who tore his ACL in the National Championship in January with Alabama, isn’t far off returning. His three-week practice window opened on Monday and head coach Dan Campbell spoke […]

The Detroit Lions got some uplifting injury news ahead of their annual Thanksgiving showdown. First-round rookie Jameson Williams is set to return to practice on Monday after the Lions started his clock ahead of his return from Injured Reserve. The Lions announced the move on Monday, marking a significant checkpoint in the rookie wide receiver’s […]

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell provided an update on rookie wide receiver Jameson Williams, who has spent the entire season on PUP while recovering from an ACL injury. While the Lions were hopeful of getting Williams back this season, his return does not appear to be imminent. Via Eric Woodyard, Campbell suggested that it’ll […]

The Detroit Lions made a massive move during the 2022 NFL Draft, trading up from 32 to 12 in order to select Alabama wide receiver Jameson Williams. And as his debut draws near, Lions coaches are acknowledging the undeniable buzz surrounding the rookie. Williams has not played this season. He is recovering from a torn […]

The Detroit Lions have high hopes for their offense heading into the 2022 season. After struggling to open the 2021 season, they finally found some consistency with Jared Goff under center to close out the campaign. Replicating that consistency over a full 17 game season is going to be key if Detroit intends on improving […]

The Detroit Lions went all in on Jameson Williams when they traded up in the 2022 NFL Draft to scoop him up as the No. 12 overall pick. The former Ohio State and Alabama standout is still rehabbing a torn ACL and as it is, it doesn’t look like he’s going to be ready when […]

Detroit Lions rookie wide receiver Jameson Williams made sure to get permission from Lions legend and now Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford before taking in the no. 9 jersey. That’s an admirable show of respect from the former Alabama Crimson Tide star, one that would make it even easier for Detroit fans to root […]

Jameson Williams is ready to start his NFL career with the Detroit Lions. The Alabama star will capture the attention of fans with his blazing-fast speed and the familiar number on his back. The 12th overall pick will wear the number 9, which was last worn by franchise quarterback Matthew Stafford. According to Eric Woodyard […]

The Detroit Lions are ready to kick off training camp after a busy offseason. The Lions will be without two of their key offseason acquisitions when camp breaks, however, as a pair of the team’s early picks from the 2022 NFL Draft are dealing with injuries. The Lions placed wide receiver Jameson Williams on the […]