Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams has been fined $5,000 for arriving late to team training on Wednesday.
Incident Recap Williams, 23, overslept and arrived 30 minutes after the scheduled 8:00 AM start time.
Lions’ Coach Dan Campbell’s Statement “Punctuality is paramount. We can’t have players showing up late and expecting to perform at a high level.
” Jameson Williams’ Apology “
I made a mistake. It won’t happen again. I’ll be on time, every time.” Sanctions – $5,000 fine – Extra conditioning drills for the next two practices – Mandatory meeting with Coach Campbell
Team Reaction
Teammates expressed disappointment but support for Williams. “Jameson knows better,” said QB Jared Goff.
“We need everyone on time and ready to go.
” Fan Reaction
Lions fans are mixed, with some calling the fine “harsh” and others praising the team’s emphasis on discipline.
