Detroit Lions ‘likely’ to keep former Alabama All-American through 2026
The Detroit Lions have one month to make a decision on wide receiver Jameson Williams’ future with the team.
Sam LaPorta Improving, Participated in Walkthrough
As a first-round draft choice, the former Alabama All-American’s four-year contract contains a team option for a fifth season. The Lions must decide if they will exercise that option for the 2026 NFL season by May 1.
Sam LaPorta Improving, Participated in Walkthrough
“It’s heading that way that we are most likely going to be doing that,” Detroit general manager Brad Holmes said at the NFL’s annual meeting this week in Palm Beach, Florida. “He was a tremendous player for us last year. He’s still scratching the surface. I do think he’s got more in him as well, so I just think it just makes sense for us to do what we can to keep him around.”
Sam LaPorta Improving, Participated in Walkthrough
That might not have been the decision if the choice had come after Williams’ first two seasons.
Through Williams’ first two seasons, the Lions got 25 receptions for 395 yards and three touchdowns and four rushing attempts for 69 yards and one touchdown in 18 regular-season games from the wide receiver.
Sam LaPorta Improving, Participated in Walkthrough
But after Williams scored two touchdowns in the Lions’ 34-31 loss to the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship Game for the 2023 season, he broke out in 2024 with 58 receptions for 1,001 yards and seven touchdowns and 11 rushing attempts for 61 yards and one touchdown.
Williams also had a 61-yard touchdown run in the Lions’ 45-31 loss to the Washington Commanders in the second round of the NFC playoffs on Jan. 18.
