Detroit Lions WR Jameson Williams wins appeals on gesture fines
Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams can cancel a few checks to the NFL.
Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams has won an appeal against two fines he received for gestures made during a Week 2 game against the Buffalo Bills. According to ESPN's Ian Rappaport, the fines of $14,926 and $11,941 were rescinded. Williams argued that the gestures he made were legal in some states due to marijuana use.
The appeals officer, Derrick Brooks, wrote that while the fine was rescinded, Williams should still make an effort to celebrate with his teammates in a professional manner. Despite the fine, Williams had a productive game with two catches for 33 yards. The Lions lost the game 41-31. Williams is not the only receiver to have an appeal overturned for a celebration gesture; Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase also won an appeal for two fines totaling $14,926 for a "people's elbow" celebration.
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