Lions’ Jameson Williams faced police for carrying gun in car just 2 weeks before PED suspension

Nearly two weeks before he was suspended for violating the NFL’s performance enhancement policy, Jameson Williams He almost went to jail.

Detroit Lions The wide receiver and his brother, who was driving, were pulled over. During the traffic control, two guns belonging to both brothers were found in the vehicle.

Williams’ brother had a concealed pistol permit (CPL), but Williams did not. Williams’ brother told officers that both guns belonged to him, but Williams admitted that the other gun belonged to him.

The third-year player told a police officer that he played for the Lions several times, but an officer said that did not affect whether he would be arrested.

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Detroit Lions winger Jameson Williams (9) catches a touchdown pass past Dallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs (7) in the second half at AT&T Stadium. (Kevin Jairaj/Imagn Images)

Williams said the gun was “for protection” because he lives in Detroit. After being told he would be arrested for carrying a concealed weapon, he was eventually handcuffed and placed in the back of a police cruiser.

Eventually, Williams was released after a sergeant made some calls to higher-ups. The sergeant had the Lions logo in the background of his phone. According to body camera footage.

The sergeant told responding officers he was “very angry” at both, but Detroit Police Commander Michael McGinnis said it was said in a “jovial way.”

After a lieutenant told the sergeant that the brothers could be released, the sergeant thanked the lieutenant, saying he was a “(expletive) hero.” That’s when Williams was removed from the handcuffs and released without further trouble.

The police department is now investigating why Williams and his brother were released.

Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams warms up before his game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Ford Field on September 15, 2024 in Detroit. (IMAGN)

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“I believe there was probable cause for the arrest and he was arrested by the patrol officer,” McGinnis said. “And so he should have been transported to the Detroit Detention Center and processed.”

“I want to know if the fact that this person was a Detroit Lions player had any bearing on the decision.” he added, saying police Chief James White had “moved on” from the ordeal.

The Lions said in a statement that Williams “immediately notified us that he was a passenger during a routine traffic stop on October 8.”

“We discussed the incident with him and informed the league of what we knew,” the statement said. “We understand that he was released without incident or citation. We understand that the Detroit Police Department is now revisiting the matter. Jameson has retained an attorney and out of respect for the legal process, we will not comment further.”

Detroit Lions’ Jameson Williams signs autographs after a preseason game against the New York Giants at Ford Field on August 11, 2023 in Detroit. (Nic Antaya/Getty Images)

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Williams suspended for two matches For a performance-enhancing drug violation. The Lions didn’t miss him much over the weekend, scoring 52 points against the Tennessee Titans.

This is not Williams’ first suspension. He missed 6 matches last season Violating the league’s gambling policy.

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