DETROIT — The bumpy begin to Jameson Williams’ profession continues, because the Detroit Lions large receiver is going through a two-game suspension for violating the NFL’s performance-enhancing substances coverage, sources instructed ESPN on Monday evening.
Williams, 23, is second on the Lions in each receiving yards (361) and touchdowns (3) — behind solely All-Professional wideout Amon-Ra St. Brown — and was off to a robust begin in his third season.
Williams stated he was disenchanted with the present suspension however that he has “no alternative however to take it on the chin.”
“I am in good spirits simply able to get again with [my] brothers ASAP,” Williams instructed ESPN by way of textual content.
Lions coach Dan Campbell stated throughout a radio interview Tuesday morning on 97.1 The Ticket that he could not elaborate on the suspension till the league formally declares the choice.
Campbell added, nonetheless, that the Lions have the mindset and personnel in place to beat the absence of Williams.
“All I can let you know is we’re ready to not have him,” Campbell stated. “And we’ll be positive.”
The Lions (5-1) are coming off an exciting 31-29 street victory over the Minnesota Vikings (5-1) in Week 7, however Williams was focused solely as soon as for minus-4 yards.
Because the No. 12 select of Alabama within the 2022 draft, Williams’ NFL profession has kicked off in a less-than-ideal method. He missed the primary 11 video games of his rookie season due to an ACL harm suffered in faculty, then was suspended 4 video games for violating the NFL’s playing coverage in his second season.
The playing suspension, for cell betting on non-NFL video games from a membership facility, was initially set for six video games however later was diminished to 4 after the NFL modified its guidelines. He was reinstated in 2023.
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