Jameson Williams declines the numbers given to him by No. 1 to the other 15 Lions players.

Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams

Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams runs for a touchdown against the San Francisco 49ers during the first half of the NFC Championship NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)AP

ALLEN PARK — Seven Lions players are changing jersey numbers for next season, but Jameson Williams isn’t among them.

The prized receiver wore No. 1 at Alabama, and there was some speculation he might make a play for the number now that Cam Sutton is no longer employed by the Ford family. Alas, Williams is sticking with No. 9. While he hasn’t spoken on the matter, it’s worth noting a recent NFL rule change forces players to buy out the league inventory of their uniforms when changing numbers.

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