Detroit Lions 'still looking at a while' before rookie WR Jameson Williams ready to play

Rookie defensive lineman Josh Paschal made his practice debut Wednesday, but the Detroit Lions are "still looking at a while" before they get Paschal's draft classmate, wide receiver Jameson Williams, on the field.

Lions coach Dan Campbell indicated Wednesday that Williams is several weeks from being cleared to practice, though Campbell said Williams is "really improving" as he returns from a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee.

"I know Jamo is really, over the last three weeks, it’s really picking up in a good way," Campbell said. "So it’s hard to put a deadline as to when (he and Romeo Okwara will) be out there, but I think you’re still looking at a while. I mean, certainly, a good time after the bye before we even think about it."

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The Lions traded up to take Williams with the No. 12 pick of April's draft knowing Williams would be out until at least the midpoint of the season.