Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams successfully appealed two NFL fines totaling nearly $27,000 that stemmed from touchdown celebrations during Detroit’s Week 2 game against the Buffalo Bills.
The NFL has rescinded $27,000 in fines against Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams after he successfully appealed penalties for celebrations that appeared to reference marijuana use, arguing that marijuana is legal in numerous states. https://t.co/VMemAXYE7X
— Anthony Martinelli (@AMartinelliWA) October 14, 2026
BREAKING: Detroit Lions STAR Jameson Williams WON his appeal against the NFL for his Week 2 celebration against the Buffalo Bills.
Williams used an argument that “marijuana is legal in some states if that was the gesture he was making”
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— Woodward Sports Network (@woodwardsports) October 13, 2026
According to reports, one of the fines involved a brief smoking gesture. During the appeal, Williams argued that the gesture was not offensive, noting that marijuana is legal in some states. Appeals officer Derrick Brooks ultimately agreed to rescind the fine, though he encouraged Williams to celebrate “in the best professional manner possible” moving forward.
