Detroit Lions receivers Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jameson Williams criticized on performance and celebration roles

Former All‑Pro wide receiver Steve Smith Sr. said the Detroit Lions’ pairing of Amon‑Ra St. Brown and Jameson Williams does not belong among the NFL’s top‑five receiver duos because Williams is still developing. Smith highlighted Williams’s reliance on speed, technical route‑running issues and the most drops in the league (12), noting that while Williams posted a career‑best 1,117 receiving yards last season, he must improve his catching to reach elite status.

Separately, Lions wide receiver Amon‑Ra St. Brown suggested that quarterback Jared Goff is unlikely to join team touchdown celebrations, saying Goff “doesn’t have rhythm” and prefers to focus on the game. St. Brown also recalled a recent celebration penalty on Williams that cost Detroit a crucial extra point in a loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, underscoring the need for disciplined celebrations.

Both comments reflect ongoing scrutiny of the Lions’ wide‑receiver performance and on‑field demeanor as the team prepares for the upcoming season.