Just when the Detroit Lions were hoping to coast into the season with long-term plans quietly brewing, the NFL’s wide receiver market said, “Not so fast.”
Thanks to a wave of monster contracts—think Justin Jefferson’s $140M megadeal—Jameson Williams’ eventual extension just got a whole lot more expensive.
Williams, the Lions’ 2022 first-round pick, is heading into a season where he’s expected to fully break out. After a rocky start to his NFL career, all signs point to him becoming a legit WR2 opposite Amon-Ra St. Brown—and if that happens, Detroit’s front office better be ready to open the vault.
Why? Because the WR market is exploding. Jefferson, A.J. Brown, Jaylen Waddle, DeVonta Smith, and even Nico Collins have reset the bar. It’s no longer about stats alone—it’s about potential, speed, and leverage.
Williams has all three.
And here’s the kicker: if he posts a big year in 2025, he’ll have two seasons left on his rookie deal—including a fifth-year option that’s no longer cheap—and every negotiating table will start at eight figures.
Brad Holmes and company have done an outstanding job building this roster—but keeping it together? That’s the next challenge. Jameson Williams’ price tag just got a turbo boost, and Detroit better be ready for the fallout.
$130 Million Question: Jameson Williams’ Extension Just Got Wildly Complicated
