Detroit Lions extensive receiver Jameson Williams reached settlement on a three-year extension price as much as $83 million, sources instructed ESPN Saturday.
Lower than 24 hours forward of the season opener at Inexperienced Bay, Williams agreed to the brand new deal which is able to set him up for the long run.
Nevertheless, though the Lions and Professional Bowl edge Aidan Hutchinson have had constructive contract conversations, they don’t seem to be anticipated to succeed in a deal for him earlier than the season begins, sources instructed ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
Williams, 24, is coming off his first 1,000-yard receiving season and was getting into the fourth 12 months of his rookie contract with a fifth-year choice. He’s anticipated to tackle a much bigger function alongside All-Professional receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown and new offensive coordinator John Morton.
Detroit traded up 20 spots to make Williams the twelfth general choice out of Alabama within the 2022 NFL Draft and he has continued to enhance. He skilled a breakout 12 months in 2024 the place he scored seven receiving touchdowns as a deep-ball risk whereas additionally racking up 61 dashing yards and a dashing landing.
With the core group returning, Williams anticipates a “enjoyable” 2025 season forward for Detroit. He felt he made the largest strides in changing into a extra full receiver this offseason.
“As you are available, I felt like I used to be getting utilized in sure methods, however now, it is opening up the doorways for coaches to make use of me in several methods,” Williams stated throughout Thursday’s follow. “So it is much more methods I am getting used and I simply locked in on every thing.”
NFL reporter Jordan Schultz first reported Williams’ deal.