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Report: Lions' Jameson Williams to Make Debut vs. Panthers After Gambling Suspension

Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams will make his debut Sunday against the Carolina Panthers after sitting four games for violating the NFL's gambling policy.

Williams was initially suspended six games after mobile betting on non-NFL contests at his team's facility. However, the NFL reinstated Williams beginning Tuesday, Oct. 3 after revising its gambling policy. Under that change, Williams would have been suspended only two games.

Williams previously said he was unaware of the policy. He also noted that he's happy to return to the field, per ESPN's Eric Woodyard.

"Yeah, for sure.