Jameson Williams’ cryptic social media message out of nowhere has fans ‘scared’ about his situation
Williams shared a message on social media following the Lions latest OTAs, hinting that something had gone wrong.
Jameson Williams (Image via IMAGO)
With Josh Reynolds no longer with the Detroit Lions, Jameson Williams is expected to step up as the wide receiver No. 2 for Dan Campbell’s side. However, his recent social media activity hints that he may be feeling the pressure.
Williams will be entering his third season with the Lions. In the past two campaigns, he primarily played as a backup to Amon Ra St. Brown and Josh Reynolds.
Williams played in 12 games, including the NFC Championship game against the San Francisco 49ers. He recorded 24 receptions for 354 yards and 2 touchdowns. These aren’t the flashiest of numbers, but it will improve with more snaps under his belt.
On Thursday, following the final day of week 1 OTAs, Williams spoke with Eric Woodyard of ESPN. He revealed that the third year would be crucial and feels confident that he was injury-free.
My mind says to do better than last year. I have been putting in the work since the [last] season ended so I feel good.Jameson Williams said
#Lions WE Jameson Williams says it feels good entering Year 3 with no injury restrictions or injury concerns. His mindset is to “get better” than he was last season. pic.twitter.com/amu4Z8bDmx
— Eric Woodyard (@E_Woodyard) May 23, 2024
However, the Detroit Free Press revealed that the Alabama graduate’s first week of OTAs was a mixed bag. Perhaps that’s why he hinted on social media that all was not okay for him.
I must be living in fu***g Hell right now. I gota be.Jameson Williams shared on Instagram
Don’t know what exactly is going on with Jameson Williams, but this is a scary message to send out there.
— MLFootball (@_MLFootball) May 24, 2024
Praying that he is okay, and his people are checking in on him? pic.twitter.com/PwtOEr9dtp
It does raise several questions because after yesterday’s practice, coach Campbell spoke highly of Williams.
Dan Campbell revealed Jameson Williams was the most improved player in the OTAs
Campbell knows 2024 will be an important make-or-break year for Williams. It will either be his breakout campaign or he will stay under the shadows of St. Brown.
Since the Lions’ offseason training program began, Campbell noticed improvement in Williams.
If you said, 'Give me one player who is the most improved from that start to finish over that time?' Jamo [Jameson Williams] is that guy right now. He is a man on a mission and I'm just going to leave it at that.Dan Campbell said
#Lions HC Dan Campbell on Jameson Williams:
— The Coachspeak Index (@CoachspeakIndex) May 23, 2024
“If you said, ‘give me one player that is the most improved [this offseason],’ Jamo would be that guy right now. He is a man on a mission, and I’m just gonna leave it at that.”
Campbell has a 90% reliability rating on depth chart and… pic.twitter.com/5R0EYPtfvM
Williams has been running routes against cornerback Carlton Davis III. These two are familiar with each other’s game. They met twice in the divisional playoff game when Davis played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Williams had only 2 catches for 35 yards. The veteran defensive back may have been giving him a ’hell’ of a time in practice.
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