Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams has been ruled out for Week 18 due to an ankle injury and illness. Initially, head coach Dan Campbell mentioned that Williams would not practice. Subsequent reports confirmed that Williams and teammate Brock Wright, a tight end dealing with a hip injury, did not participate in Thursday's practice. Later updates affirmed that Williams would miss the upcoming Week 18 game. However, in a positive development, Coach Campbell has indicated that Williams is expected to return to practice this week and is slated to be ready for the game against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday.
Lions WR Jameson Williams (ankle) will be back at practice this week and ready to go vs. Rams on Sunday, per Dan Campbell https://t.co/xLCZvwa16w https://t.co/ZroxHHoDHK
Jameson Williams (ankle/illness) out Week 18. https://t.co/3BhGp17LtI
Jameson Williams (ankle) ruled out for Week 18 https://t.co/HpOHdTL74O
Jameson Williams (ankle/illness) and Brock Wright (hip) did not practice Thursday. https://t.co/agqvNeRTzD
Dan Campbell said WR Jameson Williams (ankle) won't practice today