Williams' fifth year option was just picked up by the Lions ahead of the 2025 season.
Jameson Williams is a core piece to the Detroit Lions' offense. He and Amon-Ra St. Brown are an elite wide receiving duo who do nothing but elevate the play of quarterback Jared Goff when out on the field together.
Despite some earlier career struggles for Williams that included suspensions and injuries, he has truly come into his own as the WR2 for the Lions behind St. Brown. While there was unfounded speculation that he'd be a trade piece utilized by Detroit ahead of the NFL Draft, he remains with the squad after they picked up his fifth-year option.
He's primed to have another season with 1,000+ receiving yards, and hopefully he can remain healthy for the entire season in order to fully contribute to the teams' goal of reaching the Super Bowl. That's at least something that new Lions offensive coordinator John Morton can see happening with Williams, as he rained praise upon the four-year veteran during his press conference on Tuesday.
Morton offers major praise, and prediction, for Williams
Morton told reporters on Tuesday that he felt like Williams was an "unbelievable," player, speaking to his speed, "attention to detail," and dedication in team meetings where you'd likely expect veterans to coast.
"Breakout year" is the key phrase here for Lions fans to pay attention to. Williams, arguably, already had his breakout in 2024 as he touched 1,000 receiving yards and averaged 17.3 yards per reception. That was with Goff mostly targeting St. Brown, too, which speaks to how affective Williams was as a playmaker as a secondary passing option.
This praise, which The Athletic's Colton Pouncy noted was the most given to Williams in his entire time on the Lions beat, should inspire major confidence in Lions fans ahead of their daunting 2025 season. Even with a new offensive coordinator and one of the hardest schedules in the league incoming, Williams is shaping up to be a franchise cornerstone.
Who would've thought that, especially after his set back related to his suspension for gambling, he'd not only be with the team still but a key part to their success as a top offense in the NFL? It's a great story, and speaks to both his resiliency as a player and the Lions' trust in him to keep getting better than 1,000+ receiving yards per year.
