Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams will not face additional NFL punishment after evading charges for possessing an unlicensed gun in Detroit during the season. A league spokesperson confirmed to the Free Press on Wednesday that the case is “closed.”
Williams, who has faced two suspensions in his first three NFL seasons for violating the league’s gambling and performance-enhancing drug policies, was a passenger in a car stopped for speeding in early October.
During the stop, Detroit Police discovered two firearms in the car—one registered to Williams’ brother, who was driving, and the other registered to Williams himself. Although he did not hold a concealed carry permit at that time, he later secured one.
Police handcuffed Williams during the stop, but released him without charges. After the department opened an internal investigation into how a supervisor handled the stop, police submitted a warrant request for Williams’ arrest.
Wayne County prosecutor Kym Worthy denied the request in late November, saying she could find no legal basis to charge the high-profile receiver.
According to the NFL’s personal conduct policy, players can be suspended for actions such as unlawfully possessing a gun or any other weapon—including items like explosives or toxic substances—or for having a weapon in any workplace setting.
The policy states that a criminal conviction isn’t necessary for the league to impose discipline. Williams, who will be 24 next month, enjoyed a breakout 2024 season despite serving a two-game suspension for violating the league’s performance-enhancing substances policy. He ranked third on the team with 58 catches, posting career highs of 1,001 yards and seven touchdowns.