The Lions have extended the contract of another young star.

Via multiple reports, receiver Jameson Williams has received an extension. One report, from Jordan Schultz, calls it a three-year, $83 million deal . Adam Schefter of ESPN.com says it’s worth “ up to $83 million .” Which indicates a lower base amount, with incentives and/or escalators that max out at $83 million.

As always, we’ll wait for the official numbers.

It’s unclear whether Williams is now under contract for four years or five. He was entering the fourth year of his first-round rookie deal. And while the Lions had yet to exercise his fifth-year option, we’ve got a feeling that the three years will be added to two remaining years, putting him under contract for five years.

Williams suffered a torn ACL in his fina

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