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Dan Campbell announces injury to Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 12:59 AM

Last updated Aug 18, 2026

Dan Campbell announces injury to Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams

Summary

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell confirmed that wide receiver Jameson Williams is dealing with a shoulder injury. Although Williams did not practice due to this issue, Campbell indicated that it is not expected to be serious. The Lions are preparing for a preseason matchup against the Washington Commanders on Saturday at Ford Field, and Campbell noted that the competition for roster spots has been intense during training camp. Alongside Williams, cornerback Nick Whiteside and offensive lineman Ben Bartch are also sidelined due to injuries. The Lions are looking to finalize their roster decisions ahead of the upcoming season.

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Status Watch

•Campbell confirms shoulder injury for Jameson Williams
•Williams absent from practice prior to Commanders matchup
•Lions preparing for preseason game on Saturday
•Cornerback Nick Whiteside also out with hamstring injury
•Competition for roster spots heating up in training camp

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12:59 AMYahoo Sports — Dan Campbell Confirms Injury To Top Lions Wide Receiver

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The Detroit Lions will be back on the practice field on Tuesday as they continue preparations to host the Washington Commanders in preseason action on Saturday at Ford Field in downtown Detroit.The Lions, like several other NFL teams, are dealing with several banged-up players; one of their most significant injuries is to newly-signed center Cade […] The post Dan Campbell Confirms Injury To Top Lions Wide Receiver appeared first on HEAVY.
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