All Lions

NFL Announces Fine against Lions RB Jamaal Williams

Lions running back Jamaal Williams penalized for touchdown celebration.

John Maakaron

In this story:

The National Football League apparently is not a fan of the celebratory dances of Detroit Lions running back Jamaal Williams. 

Earlier this season, the talented running back was fined $13,315.25 in Week 3 against the Minnesota Vikings. 

“I’ve been doing this forever," Williams said about his earlier fine. "So now, my stuff is correlated to (‘Key & Peele’). Nothing against them, but that’s mine. That’s my hips. And, it’s not even thrusting. It’s more like a wave, you know?"

As a result of his earlier fine, the veteran decided to simmer down his celebration when he reached the end zone, clearly trying to avoid being fined further. 

Unfortunately, the league decided his touchdown celebration against the Packers deserved a fine of $18,566, as it was deemed a second-time offense.

What makes the fine a head-scratcher was the fact Williams wasn’t flagged for either celebration in Detroit's 20-16 victory at Lambeau Field. 

More: Jim Caldwell Debate Flares Up After Dan Campbell Posts Nine Win Season

Meanwhile, Packers linebacker Quay Walker put his hands on Lions athletic trainer Dr. Sean Lynch, and was only fined $13,261.

After two productive seasons in Detroit, Williams is hoping to return in 2023. He is set to become an unrestricted free agent this offseason. 

Join the AllLions Community

Become a premium AllLions member, which grants you access to all of our premium content and gets you a FREE subscription to Sports Illustrated! Click on the link below for more.

BECOME A MEMBER

Published
John Maakaron
JOHN MAAKARON

John Maakaron has covered Detroit Sports since 2013. Brings a vast array of experience covering the Detroit Tigers, Detroit Lions, Michigan Wolverines, Michigan State Spartans, Detroit Mercy Titans, and Oakland University Golden Grizzlies. John brings a wealth of sports broadcast experience. In 2013, John had the vision to establish the Detroit Sports Podcast Network. Has recorded over 3000 podcasts analyzing Detroit Sports. In 2019, Sports Illustrated Media Group, a historical sports media outlet, partnered with Detroit Sports Podcast to provide daily Lions content for their growing and expanding digital media outlet. Our Lions content can also be read in the newspaper at The Oakland  Passionate about Detroit Sports and it is reflected in his coverage of the local teams!

Home/News