Detroit selected him in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft, but the Lions may not have Jameson Williams on the field until after week six of the season.
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Williams, a former Alabama wide receiver, will serve a six-game suspension for violating the National Football League’s gambling policy. He is allowed to participate in training camp, joint practices, and preseason games. Williams caught a two-point conversion in the Lions’ preseason matchup against the New York Giants. According to NFL insiders, Adam Schefter and Ian Rapoport, Dan Campbell (Lions’ head coach) says there is a ‘good chance’ Williams will be out for the rest of the preseason.
Lions’ WR Jameson Williams has a hamstring injury that is likely to sideline him for the remainder of the preseason.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 17, 2023
#Lions coach Dan Campbell told reporters that there’s “a good chance” WR Jameson Williams will be out the rest of the preseason with his hamstring injury. That means the next time he’ll be on the field will be when his suspension ends after Week 6.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) August 17, 2023
He is dealing with a hamstring injury. Williams had a monster season with the Crimson Tide in 2021, collecting 79 receptions for 1,572 yards and 15 touchdowns. His explosive playmaking abilities pushed the Tide to a Southeastern Conference Championship and a berth in the College Football Playoff National Championship Game. He also helped Bryce Young become the first Alabama quarterback to win the Heisman Memorial Trophy. Crimson Tide fans look forward to watching Williams on the field again soon.
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