Lions' Jameson Williams could face an NFL suspension for a weapons incident

Suspended twice Detroit Lions receiver Jameson Williams could face further NFL discipline after a warrant was filed for his arrest on weapons charges.

According to the NFL’s Personal Conduct Policy, players are subject to possible suspensions for conduct including “illegal possession of a firearm or other weapon (such as explosives, poisonous substances, or the like), or possession of a firearm or other weapon in a workplace.” .”

By policy, no criminal conviction is required for any league discipline.

Williams, the Lions’ third-year receiver, was a passenger in a vehicle stopped for speeding on Oct. 8.

According to WXYZ-TVDuring the check, officers found two firearms in the car. One gun was registered to Williams’ brother, the driver, and the other was registered to Williams. Williams did not have a concealed pistol permit to carry the weapon.

Neither brother was arrested at the time of the incident, but Williams was briefly handcuffed and detained.

Last week, Detroit police filed a warrant with the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office for carrying a concealed weapon in a motor vehicle, according to WXYZ.

The NFL typically monitors developments in these types of cases, but typically does not issue disciplinary actions until the matter has been legally resolved.

“The Lions immediately notified the league upon learning of the matter,” the league said in a statement. “We have no further comment at this time.”

Williams, who ranks second on the Lions with 361 yards receiving, is currently serving a two-game suspension for violating the NFL’s policy on performance-enhancing drugs. He missed last week’s win over the Tennessee Titans and will be eligible to return Nov. 4 after the Lions’ game this weekend against the Green Bay Packers.

A 2022 first-round pick out of Alabama, Williams also served a six-match suspension (later reduced to four) beginning last season for violating the NFL’s gambling policy by placing bets on non-NFL games from the team facility.

He missed most of his rookie season while recovering from a torn ACL suffered in his final college game.

Lions coach Dan Campbell expressed his confidence in Williams last week, insisting: “I trust this kid.” Campbell was aware of the gun incident at the time – although no arrest warrant had been applied for for Williams.

“I trust him,” Campbell said last week. “And unfortunately you have to pay for your sins and if something happens and if this happens, so be it. But I know this, we left a rope dangling down the way, we can’t wait for anyone and over a year ago he started climbing up and he got to us and maybe he lost his grip but he’ll get back to climb upstairs. That rope is still there, it’s tied to us and he’s going to be fine. But he is part of this team and I trust him.”

In a statement Tuesday, the Lions said Williams “immediately brought it to our attention that he was a passenger during a routine traffic stop on October 8.^e.”

“We have discussed the incident with him and have kept the league informed of what we know,” the statement continued. “We understand he was released without incident or citation. We now understand that Detroit police are re-investigating the case. Jameson has retained an attorney and out of respect for the legal process we will have no further comment.”

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