Overview

• Multiple outlets report the agreement at up to $83 million with $67 million guaranteed, with ESPN noting the headline figure reflects maximum value and the apparent AAV may be inflated by structure.
• Because Detroit exercised Williams’ fifth-year option in April, the extension begins after his remaining rookie-contract years and secures him through the 2029 season.
• The 24-year-old earned the deal after a 2024 breakout featuring 58 receptions, 1,001 yards and seven touchdowns while profiling as a premier deep threat.
• NFL insider Jordan Schultz first reported the agreement Saturday night, with confirmation arriving less than 24 hours before Detroit opens at Green Bay.
• The move follows GM Brad Holmes’ denial of trade-talk rumors earlier this year, and separate talks with Aidan Hutchinson are ongoing without a pre–Week 1 agreement expected.