Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell said on Wednesday he still expects first-round rookie receiver Jameson Williams to play this season, even though an ACL tear has sidelined the former Alabama star since he was taken with the 12th overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft.
“We’re pretty optimistic he’s going to play this year,” Campbell said.
Williams suffered his injury in the college National Championship game in January, and the Lions have taken his rehab slow and steady to protect their investment. We’ve seen updates from Williams’ Instagram account indicating that he’s now running routes and cutting, and indeed Campbell believes he’s made significant progress in the last month.