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Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams emerged onto the scene in a big way a season ago. Williams, the No. 12 overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, recorded a career-best 58 receptions for 1,001 yards and seven touchdowns in a career-high 15 games.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / April 15

Trading Jameson Williams Now Would Be A Mistake for the Lions

The Detroit Lions had an interesting visit over the weekend as they prepare for the 2025 NFL Draft. They hosted a top-30 visit with Texas wide receiver Matthew Golden, who is expected to be selected in the first round of this year's draft.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / April 14

Two Insiders Question Jameson Williams' Future With Lions

The report of Texas wide receiver Matthew Golden having visited the Detroit Lions for a pre-draft meeting has caused some pundits to question the potential future of Jameson Williams with the team.

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Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / April 14

Do not be shocked if the Lions trade Jameson Williams during the 2025 NFL Draft, why, and what they could get

It's not what I want and it's not what you want. Everyone wants things to work out with Jameson Williams and the Detroit Lions. But man, you cannot ignore that Detroit just brought in essentially another version of Williams for a top-30 visit over the weekend.

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Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / April 14

Ben Johnson’s under center plan for Caleb Williams will create more explosivity for the quarterback

Last week, new Chicago Bears‘ head coach Ben Johnson, announced that second-year starting quarterback Caleb Williams will likely play more under center in the team’s new offensive scheme.

Detroit Lions News / Side Lion Report / April 14

Lions visit with one of the top WRs in the draft looks bad for Jameson Williams

Wide receiver appears to in play for the Detroit Lions in the upcoming draft, based on what head coach Dan Campbell said at the league meetings earlier this month about the depth chart at the position.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / April 11

Jameson Williams Reminds Jordan Addison Lions Receivers Are Best

The Detroit Lions receivers unit is among the best in the National Football League. With Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jameson Williams and Tim Patrick having successful 2024 seasons, veteran quarterback Jared Goff was in the conversation for league MVP the majority of the year.

Detroit Lions News / Athlon Sports / April 3

Detroit Lions Announce Change for Wide Receiver Jameson Williams on Thursday

The Detroit Lions had an incredible 2024 campaign, finishing with a 15-2 regular season record, claiming the No. 1 seed in the NFC. Wide receiver Jameson Williams played a vital role in their high powered offense, finishing with his first 1,000 yard season of his young NFL career.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / April 3

Lions Gibbs, Rakestraw, Williams, Arnold Change Jersey Numbers

Several Detroit Lions will sport new jersey numbers for the 2025 season, including Jameson Williams, Jahmyr Gibbs, Terrion Arnold and Ennis Rakestraw. Williams will swap from No.

Detroit Lions News / Pro Football Rumors / March 31

Lions likely to exercise WR Jameson Williams’ fifth-year option

Jameson Williams‘ time with the Lions has seen a number of ups and downs to date. A decision will need to made regarding his 2026 fifth-year option this spring, and the team is leaning toward picking it up.

Detroit Lions News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 31

Lions Plan To Exercise Fifth-Year Option For WR Jameson Williams

Lions GM Brad Holmes said the plan is to pick up the fifth-year option for WR Jameson Williams, per Eric Woodyard. “Look, it’s heading that way that we are most likely gonna be doing that we are mostly likely gonna be doing that,” Holmes said during the annual league meeting.

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / March 26

The NFL is discussing doubling down on league rule that could affect Lions' receiver Jameson Williams

The NFL has long been called the "No Fun League." That's not going away. On Wednesday, the NFL held a media briefing ahead of the annual league meetings in Palm Beach.

Detroit Lions News / Side Lion Report / March 4

Beat writer notes Lions still have time to figure out Jameson Williams' future

The 2024 season was undeniably a huge one for Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams. His first two seasons were impacted by coming back from a torn ACL as a rookie, then a gambling suspension and work he clearly had to do to become a complete receiver in Year 2.

NFL News / Yardbarker / March 3

Lions offseason checklist: Win-now mode activated

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Detroit Lions News / Side Lion Report / March 2

Cost of Jameson Williams' fifth-year option has been confirmed

While Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams had a breakthrough season in 2024, it was not completely without hiccups. He was suspended two games for violating the NFL's performance-enhancing substance policy in October, and closely after that news came about a traffic stop where an unregistered gun was discovered.

Detroit Lions News / Last Word On Sports / February 26

Jameson Williams: Dynasty Outlook for Speedy Lions Receiver

Jameson Williams has had a wild ride in the NFL. His first two years did not go as planned, from suspensions to injuries and inconsistent play. 2024 was the year that Williams broke out and established himself as a true WR2 in a Detroit Lions offense that was among the best in the NFL.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / February 19

NFC Notes: Jameson Williams, Kelvin Sheppard, Lions, Bears Staff Moves

Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic doesn’t see veteran TE Gerald Everett back with the team next season as the Bears can save a $6.5 million cap hit in 2025 and incur only $1 million of dead cap by letting him go.

Detroit Lions News / Larry Brown Sports / February 19

NFL makes decision on Jameson Williams gun case

Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams has already been suspended twice during his NFL career, but he will not face any further disciplinary action in the wake of his latest off-field incident.

Detroit Lions News / Pro Football Rumors / February 19

Lions' Jameson Williams avoids suspension in connection with 2024 gun incident

A gun incident involving Jameson Williams produced an internal police review in Detroit, but no charge ended up surfacing in connection with the fall development.

Detroit Lions News / Field Level Media / February 19

Lions' Jameson Williams escapes NFL discipline for gun incident

Detroit Lions wideout Jameson Williams will not face discipline from the NFL for carrying an unlicensed gun, with a league spokesman telling the Detroit Free Press on Wednesday that the matter is "closed." Williams, 23, also avoided criminal charges for the gun, discovered by police during a traffic stop in October.