Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams will be returning from suspension earlier than expected from his suspension due to gambling because of a change in NFL gambling policies.

The NFL announced new punishments for betting on NFL and non-NFL games. A first violation of betting on non-NFL games, which Williams did, is now a two-game suspension and will increase after each offense. Punishments for betting on NFL games increased to a one-year minimum ban and two years if a player bets on his own team.

"The NFL and NFL Players Association share a longstanding and unwavering commitment to protecting the integrity of the game," the NFL and NFLPA said in a joint statement. "The NFL periodically reviews the gambling policy in consultation with the NFLPA and clubs to ensure it is responsive to changing circumstances and fully addresses this commitment."

Lions officials confirmed Williams will return to practice Monday to prepare for next week's game against the Carolina Panthers.

Williams was initially suspended six games in April for placing bets on non-NFL football games from an NFL facility while he was rehabbing from his ACL injury during the 2022 season. He appeared sparingly as a rookie after being drafted 12th overall in 2022 due to the ACL and had one catch for a touchdown in six appearances to close the season.

The speedy receiver rejoins a 3-1 team fresh off a dominant win on the road over the Packers and will be another weapon for Detroit's offense that is averaging 26.5 points through four games. Williams has not practiced with the team since he suffered a hamstring injury during training camp and could not be in team facilities for the first three weeks of the season.

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