Detroit Lions star receiver Jameson Williams received’t be dealing with any league self-discipline after an October 2024 incident during which he was pulled over with an unlicensed gun, per the Detroit Free Press.
Williams confronted arrest on a gun cost after being pulled over on Oct. 8, 2024, the place he and his brother had two handguns within the automobile on the time.
The weapons have been registered correctly, however Williams didn’t have a hid carry license on him, which may’ve led to a cost of carrying a hid weapon in a motorcar.
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Detroit Lions huge receiver Jameson Williams runs for a landing towards the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif., on Dec. 30, 2024. (IMAGN)
Williams’ brother, nevertheless, does have a hid pistol license.
Williams had been in handcuffs on the scene, however he was not taken to jail or charged within the incident.
It was additionally reported that the police sergeant on the scene acknowledged Williams, having been a Lions fan.
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The sergeant had made calls to higher-ranking officers through the time of the arrest, and after a lieutenant informed the sergeant the brothers could possibly be let go, the sergeant informed the lieutenant he’s a “[expletive] hero” and thanked him. That’s when Williams was faraway from handcuffs and let go with out additional problem.
In accordance with bodycam footage, the sergeant’s cellphone background was a Lions emblem.
Detroit Lions huge receiver Jameson Williams (AP Photograph/Duane Burleson)
Whereas the NFL received’t self-discipline Williams within the case, Lions head coach Dan Campbell talked about Williams, who was suspended two weeks after the incident for violating the league’s performance-enhancing medication coverage, earlier than the staff confronted the Washington Commanders within the divisional spherical of the playoffs.
“I like that child as a result of he’s needed to endure so much,” Campbell stated, per the Detroit Free Press. “And look, a few of it’s his personal doing, and he is aware of that, and that’s what I recognize is that he’s – it took him a minute to purchase into what we have been doing. He could be a little hardheaded, and it’s additionally why you like him, it’s why I like him.
“He’s studying from it, and I like the place he’s at. I actually do. I’m pleased with him.”
Detroit Lions huge receiver Jameson Williams (IMAGN)
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Williams had his breakout season in 2024, tallying 1,001 yards with seven touchdowns on 58 receptions. He additionally rushed for 61 yards and a rating to assist the Lions earn the No. 1 seed within the NFC.
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