Detroit officially will not have receiver Jameson Williams for Week 8 or Week 9.
Williams released a statement through agency Alliance Sports saying he would accept his two-game suspension for violating the performance-enhancing substances policy.
Shortly after that statement was released, the NFL formally announced the suspension, which begins immediately. Williams is eligible for reinstatement on Nov. 4 — following Detroit’s Week 9 matchup at Green Bay.
“This week, I was notified by the NFL that I have been suspended for a violation of the Performance Enhancing Substances Policy,” Williams’ statement reads. “The news came as a complete surprise that I am still trying to understand. I don’t take supplements or vitamins and I am overly cautious about even taking over-the-counter medicine. At no time have I ever taken something in an attempt to cheat or look for an unfair advantage. I understand that I am responsible for everything that goes into my body and I have to take accountability in this instance.
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