Jameson Williams aims to improve catching skills ahead of 2026 NFL season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 1:39 PM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
Jameson Williams is focusing on improving his catching ability this offseason as he prepares for his fifth year with the Detroit Lions. Despite producing over 1,000 receiving yards in each of the last two seasons, Williams struggled with drops, recording a league-worst 12 in 2025. He attributes these issues to mental lapses rather than physical limitations. The Lions' new offensive coordinator Drew Petzing hopes to enhance Williams' performance as part of a passing offense that has excelled in yards after the catch. Williams is working to build a stronger rapport with quarterback Jared Goff and is optimistic about the coming season.
- •Williams targets improvement in catching skills during offseason workouts.
- •He recorded 12 drops in the 2025 season, the most in the NFL.
- •Williams had over 1,000 receiving yards in both 2024 and 2025.
- •New offensive coordinator Drew Petzing emphasizes maximizing players' strengths.
- •Williams is optimistic about his development and team's execution as training progresses.
- 1:39 PMYahoo Sports — Lions' Jameson Williams focused on improving this skill ahead of 2026
"Jameson Williams wants to clean up this area of his game ahead of his fifth season with the Detroit Lions.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days- NFL•Jun 9, 2026, 3:05 PMOhio State or Alabama? Caleb Downs explains which school he claims
- NFL•Jun 9, 2026, 2:45 PMBrowns All-Pro lineman Joel Bitonio announces retirement from NFL at 34
- NFL•Jun 9, 2026, 2:30 PMNotes: Jim Caldwell among Lions alum at Darius Slay’s retirement party
- NFL•Jun 9, 2026, 2:18 PMPatriots links 6/08/27: Revamped roster upgrades solid base
- NFL•Jun 9, 2026, 2:05 PMCardinals' Jacoby Brissett has a good Jarrett Stidham reason for contract dispute
- NFL•Jun 9, 2026, 1:57 PM‘Just Trade the Poor Dude’ — NFL World Reacts As Browns Have No QB Jersey Number for Dillon Gabriel
