Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams, who has already served two suspensions in his NFL career, will not face additional disciplinary action following his latest off-field incident.
Williams was a passenger in a car that was pulled over for speeding in October. His brother, who was driving, informed police that there were two firearms in the vehicle—one in the back seat and another under the seat where Williams was sitting.
Authorities confirmed that the gun in the back seat was registered to Williams’ brother, who possessed a concealed pistol license (CPL). The firearm under Williams’ seat was registered to the Lions receiver, but he did not have a CPL at the time. Williams was briefly handcuffed during the stop but was released without charges.
Detroit police later investigated why Williams was not charged. In November, Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy explained that he was not prosecuted because the gun was not in his direct possession. Worthy also stated that Williams’ status as an NFL player had no influence on the decision.
While the NFL has previously disciplined players even when charges were not filed, that will not apply to Williams. A league spokesperson told Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press on Wednesday that the case is now “closed” following the decision not to press charges.
Williams was suspended for two games this season due to a violation of the league’s performance-enhancing drug policy. He also missed four games at the start of the 2023 season for a gambling-related suspension.
Despite missing time, Williams had a breakout year in 2024, recording career highs with 58 receptions, 1,001 yards, and seven touchdowns.
