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The NFL has suspended Detroit Lions vast receiver Jameson Williams for 2 video games for violating the league’s Efficiency-Enhancing Substances coverage, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
Per ESPN’s Eric Woodyard, the 23-year-old stated he’s upset with the scenario however has “no selection however to take it on the chin.”
“I am in good spirits simply able to get again with my brothers ASAP quickly as doable,” he stated.
Williams was off to a fantastic begin in his third yr within the league earlier than the suspension. The 2022 No. 12 decide has the second-most receiving yards (361) and touchdowns (3) on the Lions behind star receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown.
Williams was a star within the collegiate ranks, however he has had a tough begin to his NFL profession.
He performed simply six video games throughout his rookie season as he recovered from a torn ACL he suffered in faculty at Alabama.
The suspension additionally marks the second of his younger profession. He served a four-game suspension final season for violating the NFL’s playing coverage after cellular betting on non-NFL video games from a membership facility. The suspension was initially set at six video games however was decreased to 4.
Williams will now must miss time once more however will look to return again from the suspension and proceed to assist the Lions as they chase one other profitable season.
Detroit is off to a 5-1 begin to the season and coming off a 31-29 win over the Minnesota Vikings at hand its division rival their first lack of the season.
