The Lions have extended the contract of another young star.
Via multiple reports, receiver Jameson Williams has received an extension. One report, from Jordan Schultz, calls it a [three-year, $83 million deal](https://x.com/Schultz_Report/status/1964529611112665334). Adam Schefter of ESPN.com says it’s worth “[up to $83 million](https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/1964531609023259076).” Which indicates a lower base amount, with incentives and/or escalators that max out at $83 million.
As always, we’ll wait for the official numbers.
It’s unclear whether Williams is now under contract for four years or five. He was entering the fourth year of his first-round rookie deal. And while the Lions had yet to exercise his fifth-year option, we’ve got a feeling that the three years will be added to two remaining years, putting him under contract for five years.
Williams suffered a torn ACL in his final college game, the national championship to cap the 2021 season. He appeared in six games as a rookie and 12 in 2023. Last year, he had 15 appearances with 11 starts. He finished with 58 catches for 1,001 yards and eight total touchdowns..
Williams also has served two different suspensions, one under the PED policy and one under the gambling policy.