Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams faces suspension. Again.

Williams is expected to be suspended for two games for violating the NFL’s policy on performance-enhancing substances, according to ESPN’s Eric Woodyward.

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Williams was also suspended for six games at the start of the 2023 season for violating the league’s gambling policy when he made bets on sports at Lions facilities, but not on the NFL, but the suspension was ultimately reduced when the NFL changed its policy. . He missed the first four games of the season.

There’s little doubt about Williams’ talent after the Lions drafted him in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft out of Alabama, but the speedy receiver has struggled to stay on the field thus far .

He appeared in only six games during his rookie season while recovering from a torn ACL he suffered at Alabama, then had a rocky start to his sophomore year due to the suspension of the game at the start of the season.

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His third year has been by far his best with 361 receiving yards and three touchdowns already, but his progress may now be temporarily halted while he serves his suspension.

Williams is expected to miss the Lions’ games against the Tennessee Titans at home this weekend as well as a crucial divisional game on the road against the Green Bay Packers the following week.

The Lions are relying on Williams a lot more this season after letting receiver Josh Reynolds walk in the offseason, opening up Williams’ role as a true No. 2 receiver.

In his absence, the Lions will expect more from Kalif Raymond and recent addition Tim Patrick, as well as obviously whatever Amon-Ra St. Brown can offer, but no one on the team can stretch the field like Williams.

It has not yet been reported what substance Williams used that violated league protocols.

This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Jameson Williams Suspension: Detroit Lions WR Banned 2 Games by NFL