Fox 2 Detroit · October 14, 2026

Lions Wide Receiver Jameson Williams Wins Appeal of $14,926 and $11,941 Fines Over a Celebration

• Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams won his appeal after he was fined for a celebration during the team's game against the Buffalo Bills, according to the report.
• Williams was initially fined more than $25,000, according to the report.
• According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, Williams successfully contested fines of $14,926 and $11,941.
• Williams denied the gesture he made was offensive, according to the report; the appeals officer asked him to make every effort to celebrate in a professional manner, according to the report.

Fine figures attributed to the report and to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport as cited in the report. Original headline: "Lions' Jameson Williams wins appeal after fines over celebration".