DETROIT – The bumpy start to Jameson Williams’ career continues as the Detroit Lions wide receiver faces a two-game suspension for violating the NFL’s performance-enhancing substance (PES) policy, sources told ESPN Monday night.

Williams, 23, has the team’s second-most receiving yards (361) and touchdowns (3), behind All-Pro wideout Amon-Ra St. Brown, and he’s off to a strong start in his third season.

The Lions (5-1) are coming off a thrilling 31-29 win at the Minnesota Vikings (5-1) in Week 7, but Williams was targeted just once for minus-4 yards.

The No. 12 pick out of Alabama in the 2022 draft, Williams’ NFL career has gotten off to a less-than-ideal start. He missed the first eleven games of his rookie season due to an ACL injury he suffered in college, then was suspended four games for violating the NFL’s gambling policy in Year 2.

The betting suspension, for mobile betting on non-NFL games from a club facility, was originally set at six games but was later reduced to four games after the NFL changed the rules. It was reinstated in 2023.

Williams said he is disappointed with the current suspension but has “no choice but to take it on the chin.”

“I’m in a good mood, ready to get back to (my) brothers as soon as possible…,” Williams told ESPN via text message.