Lions' Jameson Williams confronted by police for carrying gun in car just 2 weeks before PED suspension

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Roughly two weeks before he was suspended for violating the NFL's performance-enhancing policy, Jameson Williams almost went to jail.

The Detroit Lions wide receiver and his brother, who was driving, were pulled over. During the traffic stop, two weapons were found inside the car, one belonging to each brother.

Williams' brother has a concealed pistol license (CPL), but Williams did not. Williams' brother told officers that both guns belonged to him, but Williams admitted he owned the other gun.

The third-year player told an officer he played for the Lions several times, but an officer said that did not affect whether he'd be arrested.

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Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams (9) catches a touchdown pass past Dallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs (7) during the second half at AT&T Stadium. (Kevin Jairaj/Imagn Images)

Williams said he had the gun "for protection" since he lives in Detroit. He was eventually placed in handcuffs and placed in the back of a police cruiser after being told he'd be arrested for carrying a concealed weapon.

Eventually, after a sergeant made some calls to higher-ranking officials, Williams was let go. The sergeant's phone background was a Lions logo, according to bodycam footage.

The sergeant told responding officers he was "so mad" at both of them, although Detroit Police Commander Michael McGinnis said that was said in a "jovial way."

After a lieutenant told the sergeant the brothers could be let go, the sergeant told the lieutenant he is a "[expletive] hero" and thanked him. That is when Williams was removed from handcuffs and let go without further