The Detroit Lions are tied for first place in the NFC North with a 5-1 record after a thrilling 31-29 victory over the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday. They will attempt to build on their early season success when they face the Tennessee Titans in Week Eight and the Green Bay Packers, who are a half-game back at 5-2, in Week Nine.
Unfortunately, Detroit will have to play the next two games without wide receiver Jameson Williams. The third-year wide receiver, who has already missed substantial time in his young career due to suspension and injury, has been suspended by the NFL for violating their performance-enhancing substances rules.
He made one reception for -4 yards in Detroit’s victory over Minnesota.
Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams says he’ll “take it on the chin” Following the announcement of a two-game suspension
Williams, who was picked by the Lions in the first round (12th overall) in the 2022 NFL Draft, missed the first 11 games of his career while recovering from an ACL injury sustained in college. In the six games he played near the conclusion of the season, he only had one reception for 41 yards. That one grab, however, resulted in a score.
In his second season, Williams was suspended four games for breaching the NFL’s gambling policy. He eventually played 12 games, catching 24 passes for 354 yards and two scores.
This season, Williams ranks second on the Lions in receiving yards (361) and touchdowns (3).
According to ESPN’s Eric Woodyard, Williams is dissatisfied with the new punishment, but says he has ‘no choice but to take it in the chin.’
“‘I’m in good spirits, just ready to get back with [my] brothers as soon as possible,'” the third-year pass catcher stated.
As one could assume, Lions fans are not happy.
Detroit Lions fans drag Jameson Williams on social media.
While missing the first 11 games of his rookie season due to ACL recovery was reasonable, Williams’ gambling suspension last year, as well as his latest suspension for using performance-enhancing chemicals, are inexcusable.
Lions fans expressed their feelings on social media:
It has not yet been known what substances Williams consumed that resulted in his ban. However, he is not challenging the suspension, indicating that he is fully aware that what he did was illegal.
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