Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams reached agreement on a three-year extension worth up to $83 million, sources told ESPN Saturday.

Less than 24 hours ahead of the season opener at Green Bay, Williams agreed to the new deal which will set him up for the future.

However, although the Lions and Pro Bowl edge Aidan Hutchinson have had positive contract conversations, they are not expected to reach a deal for him before the season starts, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Williams, 24, is coming off his first 1,000-yard receiving season and was entering the final year of his rookie contract. He is expected to take on a bigger role alongside All-Pro receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown and new offensive coordinator John Morton.

Detroit traded up 20 spots to make Williams the 12th over

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