### Jameson Williams Pledges to 'Be Smarter' After Second Suspension

Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams has returned to the spotlight following a two-game suspension for a performance-enhancing substance policy violation. This week marked his reappearance at practice, but it also came on the heels of other troubling news. Early in October, Williams was briefly taken into police custody during a traffic stop when authorities found a gun registered in his name, although he lacked the proper concealed pistol license.

Speaking to the media for the first time since both incidents became public, Williams refrained from delving into specifics. Instead, he shared a key takeaway from his recent trials: "Just to be smarter, I guess," he said. "Move smarter. Be a bigger person in certain situations and things like that."

The Detroit Police Department has initiated an internal investigation into why Williams was not held in custody and why no charges have been filed. The case has been forwarded to the county prosecutor’s office for further action. Williams' legal status remains uncertain at this point.

Williams’ career with the Lions has been anything but smooth. His rookie season was marred by an ACL injury from college, which sidelined him for the majority of the season. Subsequent returns have been plagued by inconsistencies and mental errors. Just as he seemed to find his footing, he faced a six-game suspension (later reduced to four) for violating the NFL’s gambling policy prior to the 2023 season.

Entering his third season in 2024, Williams had shown significant improvement, amassing 365 receiving yards and three touchdowns in his first five games, earning accolades from coaches and teammates alike. Despite the recent setbacks, the Lions organization remains steadfast in its support.

"For me, I judge people over what's in their heart and I know what this kid's made of and he's worth hanging with," said Lions coach Dan Campbell last week. "So, he's going to learn from this, he's going to grow, he'll be better for all of this."

Williams values this support deeply. "It meant a lot. That's my head coach, and I've been through a lot playing under him," he said. "We bumped heads in certain situations, but now I see faith in me. He understands what happened and things like that. It's big, him having faith in me."

Unconcerned about public perception, Williams knows people will hold their own opinions regardless of his words. Asked if he had a message for fans, he responded, "I wouldn't really say I have a message. People view me how they view me, I'm my own person."

Now his focus is squarely back on football. Though he was banned from the practice field during his suspension, Williams stayed active with training and team meetings. With the suspension lifted, the team is ready to reintegrate him.

"We're going to kick him out there with the offense and get him going," Campbell said. "And I expect him to be ready to roll."