The NFL will not discipline Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams for carrying an unlicensed gun, a league spokesperson told the Detroit Free Press on Wednesday (per ESPN). The matter is now closed.
Williams avoided criminal charges after police discovered a gun during a traffic stop in October. The former Alabama Crimson Tide star was riding in the car with his brother when police pulled them over for speeding. Williams was the passenger, and police discovered two guns. One gun was registered to Williams, and the other was registered to his brother.
Williams did not have a concealed pistol license to carry a gun at the time but got one later. Charges against the 23-year-old were declined by prosecutors in Wayne County (Michigan) in November.
Jameson Williams, who has been suspended by the NFL two times for six games total in his first three years, had a productive 2024 season. In 15 games, Williams caught 58 passes for 1,001 yards and seven touchdowns. His production helped the Lions win the NFC North and have the best record in the conference (15-2).
Jameson Williams talks about reaching 1,000-yard receiving mark
“It meant a lot,” Williams said of reaching the 1,000-yard receiving mark in January, per the Lions’ official website. “Shout out to my coaches for forcing that on me. I appreciate them a lot for that. It was huge to me and my peoples and my goals. But I’m past that, you know. We got three games left I’m trying to focus up on trying to get something on the fingers.”
“I love that kid,” Lions head coach Dan Campbell said of Williams. “Because he has had to endure a lot and look some of it is his own doing. He knows that. It took him a minute to buy in to what we were doing. He can be a little hardheaded. It’s also why you love him. It’s why I love him.
“What is the best thing he’s done? When he finally dropped the armor and endeared himself to his teammates. He became part of the team. That took place toward the end of last year. You could start to feel it and it’s only gotten better and better and better. I love where he’s at. I’m proud of him. He’s part of the herd now.”