WR Jameson Williams will return early from suspension.
The league said Friday that second-year wide receiver Jameson Williams’ six-game punishment has been reduced, and he will be reinstated on Monday. Williams is eligible to play in Detroit’s next game on October 8 against Carolina at Ford Field.
Williams was originally penalised six games for breaking the league’s gambling rules, but the league and the NFL Players Union recently reached an agreement on revised gambling policies, which shortened Williams’ suspension.
Betting on NFL games, attempting to rig games, disclosing insider information, or engaging in third-party or proxy betting are still subject to an indeterminate suspension of at least one year. However, the new policy now states that players who bet on non-football games in the workplace or while working, as Williams was suspended for, will face a two-game suspension without pay on the first violation, a six-game suspension on the second violation, and a year-long suspension without pay on the third violation.
Williams may return to practice and full activity on Monday, which is a significant help for the Lions’ offence, which is currently playing well despite the team’s 3-1 start to the season. Williams adds speed to Detroit’s receiver corps, which opponents will have to plan for and defend against.
