Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams is already facing enough trouble with a six-game suspension looming.
The second-year player compounded his woes Monday after reportedly throwing a punch at a teammate in training camp.
According to NFL insider Dov Kleiman, Williams threw a punch at undrafted rookie cornerback Starling Thomas. Kleiman noted that Williams had struggled in practice, dropping several passes under heavy pressure from Thomas.
After one incompletion, Thomas apparently “started talking trash,” prompting Williams to retaliate.
Update: #Lions WR Jameson Williams threw a punch at teammate undrafted rookie CB Starling Thomas at practice, via @AryePulli
Williams reportedly has struggled at practice today with multiple dropped passes.
He let his frustration get the best of him after the Thomas forced an… pic.twitter.com/THyPgPOZRm
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) July 31, 2023
It’s a terrible look for Williams under any circumstances, but especially considering the trouble he’s already facing. The former Alabama star will begin the season by serving a six-game suspension for violating the NFL’s gambling policy. Williams reportedly gambled on college football games while at the Lions facility.
NFL fans wondered what Williams was thinking.
He was the best player in his class by a long shot too. Hopefully dude figures it out
— Kmac (@KMaC703) July 31, 2023
Probably a difference between a decade+ vet who’s an all pro and first ballot hall of famer with multiple rings… than essentially a 2nd year rookie who’s yet to make an impact
— Ronnie Evans ❇️ (@RonnieAEvans) July 31, 2023
He better start getting his head in the game. Doesn’t seem to have done anything but negative things so far in his career. Couldn’t play due to injury (not his fault), suspended for 6 games. I don’t see the special anything yet.
— The man with a plan! (@Tonyb441) July 31, 2023
Jamo is a special talent. Rough practice but he’ll be alright!
— Arye Pulli (@AryePulli) July 31, 2023
He must of bet his under on catches
— Matthew Streeter (@Matt__Streeter) July 31, 2023
This dude is too talented to be such a disaster. Hopefully he turns it around.
— 𝕲𝖆𝖌𝖊 ♕ (@ItsStillHeinz) July 31, 2023
Future XFL player
— Wealth Turtle 💰🐢 (@wealth_turtle) July 31, 2023
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