Detroit Lions receiver Jameson Williams released an updated statement in response to the NFL's official announcement of his two-game suspension for violating the league's Performance-Enhancing Substances Policy.
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On Tuesday, the NFL informed Williams that the suspension was being handed down, news which he claimed to be "a complete surprise."
"I don't take supplements or vitamins and I am overly cautious about even taking over-the-counter medicine. At no time have I ever taken something in an attempt to cheat or look for an unfair advantage," Williams' statement read.
He went on to express his frustration in coming to terms with the suspension as his team prepares for this week's game.
"I have nothing but love and respect for this game, my teammates, coaches, the Lions organization and the City of Detroit," the statement read. "It is disappointing to accept this suspension, and it will hurt me to be away from the team as they prepare this week. So out of respect to my teammates, this will be the last time I address this matter."
Despite the turbulent start to Williams' career, Lions coach Dan Campbell emphasized that he and the club had not lost trust in the third-year receiver.
"I feel like he's really endeared himself to the guys and, like I say, he's part of the group," Campbell said on Wednesday. "I'm telling you, he's matured so much. And I get it, I understand where it's at and I know it can be frustrating, and look, it's frustrating for us. It's frustrating cause I've got to answer these questions and the team is going to have to answer them when they shouldn't have to. But ultimately, he's taken huge strides, he's made huge strides and I recognize that, and I think the team recognizes that, so I think he's going to come back better than he was before."
Williams served a four-game suspension last season for violating the NFL's gambling policy after mobile betting on non-NFL games from a club facility. The suspension was originally set at six games but was reduced to four.
