Lions Part Ways With Rookie WR as Jameson Williams Returns

As Christian Booher of SI.com noted, the rookie Williams struggled with an abdominal injury early in the season and was a healthy scratch through the first six games. He made two catches for six yards this season, both of them coming in the team's Week 8 blowout win over the Tennessee Titans.

Williams signed with the team after going undrafted in the spring and made a big impression during the preseason, making 11 catches for 123 yards while serving on punt and kick return units. He ultimately earned a spot on the final 53-man roster.

But as Booher noted, Williams was surpassed by another receiver who started near the bottom of the depth chart.

Booher noted that the rookie Williams could be a contender to return to Detroit's practice squad if he clears waivers.

Team Anticipates Return of Jameson Williams

The Lions are set to get a big boost from the return of Jameson Williams, who completed his two-game suspension. Fellow receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown said he is excited to get the speedy playmaker back on the field and in some favorable playing conditions, with two straight games in domes.

St. Brown added some praise for Williams, who has shown steady improvement after missing the majority of his rookie season while rehabbing a torn ACL suffered in college.