Detroit Lions broad receiver Jameson Williams took two losses in a span of per week. One concerned the Washington Commanders ending the Lions’ season, the opposite concerned his checking account on Saturday.
Williams coughed up $25,325 by the league, per NFL Community insider Tom Pelissero. The wideout landed into league hassle along with his second quarter landing run. Williams scored on a 61-yard left finish run. Pelissero known as it a “PG-13 rated” finish zone dance Williams made.
Williams, nonetheless, bought fined for unsportsmanlike conduct after pulling off his wild TD celebration. Williams by no means returned to the tip zone after that trick play.
He and the Lions finally took a 45-31 upset by the hands of the Commanders — knocking Detroit out of the playoffs. They now have to observe Washington tackle the Philadelphia Eagles with the NFC Championship on the road.
Is Jameson Williams heading into essential offseason with Lions?
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Williams has to open his pockets and pay greater than $25,000. He busted out a Marshawn Lynch themed TD celebration in November — which led to a $19.7 million league superb. However there’s one other financial determine hooked up to him that’ll turn out to be a subject this offseason.
The No. 12 general choose of the 2022 NFL Draft is now getting into the fourth season of his rookie deal. He initially signed a four-year contract that paid him $17.4 million. He endured a gradual begin to his profession — solely catching 25 complete passes in his first two seasons and scoring three touchdowns.
However, Williams proved he can add an explosive component to the Lions’ offense. The previous Alabama star delivered his most interesting season but. Williams caught 58 catches, racked up 1,001 yards and scored seven touchdowns in 2024 — all career-highs. He is an enormous cause why Ben Johnson’s offense led the NFL in scoring.
Williams can foyer for a richer deal. He handed the Lions a 1,000-yard season and improved his numbers after producing disappointing manufacturing in 2022 and 2023. He’ll be a significant offseason matter for the NFC North champions.