Lions WR Jameson Williams offered a statement against his suspension, but he won’t be appealing it.
According to a report by Jordan Schultz, Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams will not appeal his pending suspension and will miss the next two games. That means Detroit will play the Tennessee Titans and the Green Bay Packers without the services of Williams. The NFL has now officially announced the suspension, as well. The details of the suspension are not publicly known yet, other than it was for a violation of the league’s Performance Enhancing Substances policy.
Williams offered a statement on the suspension via his agent. In it, he claims he still does not fully understand how he violated the league’s rules.
“This week I was notified by the NFL that I have been suspended for a violation of the Performance Enhancing Substances Policy.
The news came as a complete surprise that I am still trying to understand.
I don’t take supplements or vitamins and I am overly cautious about even taking over-the-counter medicine. At no time have I ever taken something in an attempt to cheat or look for an unfair advantage. I understand that I am responsible for everything that goes into my body and I have to take responsibility in this instance.
I have nothing but love and respect for this game, my teammates, coaches, the Lions organization and the City of Detroit. It is disappointing to accept this suspension, and it will hurt me to be away from the team as they prepare this week. So out of respect to my teammates, this will be the last time I address this matter.”
The Lions, too, seemed to have made peace with the suspension. Earlier in the week, coach Dan Campbell said their faith in Williams hasn’t wavered.
“I trust this kid. I trust him,” Campbell said. “Unfortunately, you’ve got to pay for your sins. Something happens, and if this comes down, so be it. But I know this, we dangled a rope down on the way up. We can’t wait for anybody. Over a year ago, he started climbing his way up, and he got to us. Maybe he lost his grip, but he’ll climb back up again. That rope is still there. It’s tied to us, and he’ll be just fine. He’s part of this team, and I trust him.”
