Lions make Official Decision on Jameson Williams

Detroit Lions moved rookie Jameson Williams to the reserve/NFI list.

Williams, 12th overall pick from this year's draft, Alabama

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and Georgia suffered a torn ACL in the national championship game.

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In his only season in Alabama, Williams scored 1,572 yards.

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and took 79 catches for 15 touchdowns. if they didn't get hurt

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So he could have been the first wide receiver taken in the draft.

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According to NFL Network's Tom Pelicero, the Lions Have Hope

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That Williams would be ready to play around midseason.

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Detroit's decision to keep Williams on the reserve/NFI list is not a huge surprise.

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When it comes to the cheater's recovery process

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So has Lions general manager Brad Holmes preaching patience.

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