About two weeks before his suspension for violating the NFL’s performance enhancement policy, Jameson Williams almost went to prison.

THE Detroit Lions the wide receiver and his brother, who was driving, were arrested. During the traffic stop, two guns were found inside the car, one belonging to each brother.

Williams’ brother has a concealed pistol permit (CPL), but Williams does not. Williams’ brother told police both guns belonged to him, but Williams admitted he owned the other gun.

The third-year player told an officer he had played for the Lions on several occasions, but an officer said that did not affect his arrest.

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Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams (9) catches a touchdown pass in front of Dallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs (7) during the second half at AT&T Stadium. (Kevin Jairaj/Imagn Images)

Williams said he owned the gun “for protection” since he lives in Detroit. He was eventually handcuffed and placed in the back of a police car after being told he would be arrested for carrying a concealed weapon.

Eventually, after a sergeant called high-ranking officials, Williams was fired. The background of the sergeant’s phone was a Lions logo, based on body camera footage.

The sergeant told responding officers that he was “so angry” with both of them, although Detroit Police Commander Michael McGinnis said it was said in a “jovial way.”

After a lieutenant told the sergeant the brothers could be released, the sergeant told the lieutenant he was a “(expletive) hero” and thanked him. That’s when Williams was removed from handcuffs and released without further issue.

Police are currently investigating why Williams and his brother were released.

Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams warms up before a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Ford Field in Detroit on September 15, 2024. (IMAGINE)

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“I think there was probable cause for arrest and he was under arrest by the patrol officer,” McGinnis said. “And because of that, he should have been transferred to the Detroit Detention Center and processed.”

“I want to know if the fact that this individual was a Detroit Lions player played a role in the decision making?” he added, saying that Police Chief James White was “unnerved” by the ordeal.

In a statement, the Lions said Williams “immediately informed us that he was a passenger during a routine traffic stop on October 8.

“We have discussed the incident with him and have kept the league informed of what we know,” the statement added. “We understand he was released without incident or citation. We now believe the Detroit Police Department is reviewing the matter. Jameson has retained an attorney and we will not comment further out of respect for the legal process.”

Jameson Williams of the Detroit Lions signs autographs after a preseason game against the New York Giants at Ford Field on August 11, 2023, in Detroit. (Nic Antaya/Getty Images)

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Williams is serving a two-match suspension for performance-enhancing drug violation. The Lions didn’t miss it too much this weekend, scoring 52 points against the Tennessee Titans.

This is not Williams’ first suspension. He missed six games last season for violate league gaming policy.

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