Jameson Williams makes final decision on appealing Lions’ 2-game suspension

The Detroit Lions held on to win a major league contest against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 7. With the win, the team improved to 5-1. And Lions make franchise history It’s the first time in 90 years that back-to-back starts are 5-1. As Detroit cruised to four straight wins, the team received some bad news when it came to wide receiver. Jameson Williams suspended by league Due to PED violation.

On Thursday, Williams confirmed he would do so. not object Two-game suspension, Fox Sports’ Jordan Schultz told X. Williams will not play in Detroit’s Week 8 matchup against the Tennessee Titans and Week 9 matchup against the Green Bay Packers.

Third year comprehensive published a statement He admits he was suspended for violating the league’s Performance Enhancing Substances policy. “The news came as a complete surprise, I’m still trying to understand,” Williams wrote. In the statement, he takes responsibility for the incident, accepts the punishment and writes: “Out of respect for my teammates, I will address this matter one last time.”

Jameson Williams is in the midst of a breakout season with the Lions

The Lions selected Williams with the 12th pick in the 2022 draft. After a difficult start to his career, Williams is having his best season as a professional. He is the Lions’ second-leading receiver with 17 catches for 361 yards and three scores. Williams also added four rushes for 32 yards. However, the team will be without him for the next two weeks. And Williams didn’t contribute to the Lions’ Week 7 win with one reception on one target for -4 yards.

This isn’t Williams’ first setback in the league. The width was: suspended for 6 matches for violating the NFL’s gambling policy after betting on a college football game last season. But this suspension removed He missed four games for the Lions when the league changed its gambling policy.

Williams has some big goals for himself He has stated that he wants to lead the NFL in yards and touchdowns this season. Although he’s unlikely to achieve those lofty goals, the Lions still want Williams to sign WR Amon-Ra St. Brown and tight end Sam LaPorta are at their best.

The Lions reached the NFC Championship Game last season in head coach Dan Campbell’s third year on the job. Detroit has led the NFC North through seven weeks this season. The team will face the 1-5 Titans without Williams at home on Sunday.