Jameson Williams secures $83M Detroit Lions extension ahead of season opener, ready to become 2025 offensive star

Detroit’s high-octane wide receiver Jameson Williams has secured his long-term future, signing a three-year extension worth up to $83 million just hours before the Lions kick off their season in Green Bay.

The deal rewards Williams for a breakout 2024 campaign and signals Detroit’s intent to keep its offensive core intact while contract talks with defensive star Aidan Hutchinson remain on hold.

Lions seal blockbuster deal before Green Bay showdown

Williams’ new pact was finalized less than 24 hours before the Lions take on the Packers, according to sources. The 24-year-old wide receiver was entering the fourth year of his rookie contract, with a team option still in play.

Instead, Detroit moved swiftly to tie him down through 2028, banking on his speed and evolving skill set as central pieces of John Morton’s revamped offense.

NFL insider Jordan Schultz first broke news of the deal, which carries both security and incentives that could elevate Williams among the league’s top-paid receivers.

From Alabama prospect to Detroit’s breakout offensive weapon

Detroit traded up 20 slots to select Williams 12th overall out of Alabama in 2022, betting on his explosiveness despite his recovery from a college knee injury.

After a gradual build, he came alive in 2024 — topping 1,000 yards for the first time, scoring seven receiving touchdowns, and even adding a rushing score as a creative wrinkle in Ben Johnson’s scheme.“I feel like the coaches are unlocking me in new ways,” Williams reflected this week at practice. “It’s not just deep shots anymore. I’m learning how to impact the game in more spots and I’ve locked in on every detail.”

Detroit’s offensive core poised for explosive 2025 campaign

Williams’ deal pairs him long-term with All-Pro receiver Amon-Ra St.

Brown, giving Detroit one of the NFL’s most dynamic receiver tandems. Under new offensive coordinator Morton, the Lions are expected to diversify Williams’ usage, making him more than just a vertical threat.Meanwhile, Hutchinson — the Pro Bowl pass rusher who grew up in Michigan — remains without a new deal despite positive talks. Sources suggest negotiations will resume later in the season, but no agreement is imminent.

Williams eyes growth as Lions chase bigger dreams

For Williams, the extension marks not just financial security but validation of his growth. He insists his offseason strides have made him a more complete weapon, and with Detroit returning most of its nucleus from last year’s playoff run, optimism runs high.“Everything we’ve built is leading to something special,” Williams said. “It’s going to be a fun season.”Also read: Who is Madison Beer? The rumored girlfriend of Chargers QB Justin Herbert turning heads after win over Kansas City