Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams has struggled with some unfortunate off-field issues during his time in Detroit, but the third-year wideout got cleared from another potential brush with the NFL’s disciplinary wing. Williams will not face any NFL punishment for an October incident involving a handgun found during a traffic stop in Detroit.
Dave Birkett of the Free Press reported the NFL is not pursuing any potential suspension or fine stemming from the incident.
Williams had a permit for the gun but did not have the required concealed carry permit, and that resulted in him being placed in handcuffs before he was released from custody. Williams has since obtained the proper permit. The city of Detroit did not press any charges.
That’s welcome news for a player who has previously been suspended by the NFL for performance-enhancing drugs and violation of the league’s gambling policy.