Detroit Lions broad receiver Jameson Williams introduced Thursday that he’ll settle for a two-game suspension from the NFL for violating the league’s performance-enhancing substances coverage.
Williams had mentioned he had “no selection however to take it head on” in a Monday report on the suspension. He launched an announcement by way of his agent on Thursday confirming that he had been knowledgeable of the suspension earlier this week.
“The information was an entire shock that I’m nonetheless attempting to wrap my head round,” Williams mentioned.
“I don’t take dietary supplements or nutritional vitamins and am overly cautious about even taking over-the-counter drugs. I’ve by no means taken something in an try and cheat or search an unfair benefit. I perceive that I’m accountable for every little thing that goes into my physique and I have to take accountability on this case.”
That means Williams will miss Sunday’s recreation with the Lions (5-1) internet hosting the Tennessee Titans (1-5) and the Nov. 3 journey to NFC North rivals the Green Bay Packers.
Williams had an excellent season, a yr after serving a four-game suspension for violating the NFL’s playing coverage.
He has 17 receptions for 361 yards with three touchdowns. In 12 video games final season, he had 24 receptions for 354 yards and two touchdowns. He returned from knee surgical procedure two years in the past and performed in six video games and caught a 41-yard landing.
Williams, 23, is the primary participant in franchise historical past to have every of his first six receiving touchdowns cowl 30 yards or extra.
Detroit traded as much as draft the previous Alabama star with the No. 12 general decide in 2022 and was affected person with him. The crew anticipated him to overlook a lot of his rookie yr with a knee damage and publicly supported him throughout final yr’s suspension and this week’s punishment.
Associated Press reporting.
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