Jameson Williams is not going to enchantment his two-game suspension for violating the NFL’s performance-enhancing substances coverage, the Detroit Lions extensive receiver mentioned on Thursday.
Williams posted an announcement on X through his agent saying it is a punishment he’s “nonetheless making an attempt to grasp,” but in addition noting he’ll settle for the two-game ban.
“This week I used to be notified by the NFL that I’ve been suspended for a violation of the Efficiency Enhancing Substances Coverage,” mentioned Williams in an announcement.
“The information got here as an entire shock that I’m nonetheless making an attempt to grasp.
“I do not take dietary supplements or nutritional vitamins and I’m overly cautious about even taking over-the-counter medication. At no time have I ever taken one thing in an try to cheat or search for an unfair benefit. I perceive that I’m accountable for all the things that goes into my physique and I’ve to take accountability on this occasion.
“I’ve nothing however love and respect for this recreation, my teammates, coaches, the Lions group and the Metropolis of Detroit. It’s disappointing to simply accept this suspension, andit will damage me to be away from the workforce as they put together this week. So out of respect to my teammates, this would be the final time I deal with this matter.”
It’s unclear what Williams did to violate the coverage, however he advised ESPN earlier this week that he has “no selection however to take it on the chin.”
The league formally introduced the suspension on Thursday afternoon. Williams will probably be eligible to return for the Lions’ matchup with the Houston Texans on Nov. 10.
Williams has 361 yards and three touchdowns, each of that are career-highs, on 17 catches this season. Williams is averaging 21.2 yards per reception, which is the second-best within the league behind solely Indianapolis Colts extensive receiver Alec Pierce. He’s additionally second on the workforce in receiving yards and touchdowns behind Amon-Ra St. Brown.
The Lions first chosen Williams with the No. 12 select of Alabama within the 2022 NFL Draft. The 23-year-old had one catch and misplaced 4 yards within the Lions’ 31-29 win over the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday.
Williams was additionally suspended 4 video games final 12 months for betting on non-NFL video games in 2022. He was initially suspended six video games earlier than the suspension was lowered after the league tweaked its playing guidelines and punishments. Williams missed the primary 11 video games of his rookie season whereas recovering from an ACL harm he sustained in school, so he is but to play a full season in his NFL profession.
Detroit improved to 5-1 on the season after Sunday’s win in Minneapolis, which marked its fourth straight victory. The win gave the Lions the slight edge over the Vikings within the NFC North race.
The Lions will host the Tennessee Titans this weekend. They will then journey to Inexperienced Bay to tackle the Packers in Week 9 whereas Williams wraps up his suspension.