Despite the outside noise, Dan Campbell has made it clear: Jameson Williams isn’t going anywhere.
Rumors had been swirling that the Lions might consider trading the young receiver, especially with his contract situation becoming a future storyline. But realistically, the idea never made much sense. Williams may not be the top option like Amon-Ra St. Brown, but he plays a vital role in Detroit’s offense—stretching the field, forcing defenses to stay honest, and threatening to score any time he touches the ball.
Unless the Lions had a sure-thing replacement lined up (which they don’t), moving on from Williams was never on the table. And Campbell’s recent comment should put that talk to rest once and for all: “We expect him to have a huge season. We really do.”
That’s about as straightforward as it gets. And it tracks with everything we’ve seen this offseason—Detroit’s moves point to building around their core, not breaking it up.
Campbell isn’t one to play mind games with the media. When he says something, you can take it at face value. That kind of clarity reinforces how the team sees Williams: as a major piece in what they hope is a Super Bowl-caliber offense in 2025.
Sure, things didn’t break their way late last season. But with the core intact and Campbell’s belief fueling the locker room, the Lions aren’t backing down. And Williams? He’s not on the trading block—he’s being counted on to help take this offense to the next level.
Dan Campbell Shuts Down Jameson Williams Trade Talk with One Sentence
