Good news, Buffalo Bills fans. Running back Jonathan Williams, who was found not guilty on DWI charges early in June, reportedly won’t be suspended by the NFL.
#Bills RB Jonathan Williams, recently found not guilty of DWI, was informed by @NFL he won't be disciplined under the substance abuse policy
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) June 29, 2017
Williams, interestingly enough, actually admitted to the police officer who pulled him over last year that he had consumed a 40-ounce beer before driving. However, he pleaded with that officer not to arrest him (watch here) at the time and refused a breathalyzer test.
In the end, the prosecution on Williams’ case couldn’t present enough evidence to prove he had been over the legal limit when he was pulled over.
Originally a fifth-round pick by the Bills in the 2016 NFL Draft, Williams carried the ball 27 times for 94 yards and one touchdown last year in a reserve role. Now that Mike Gillislee is with the New England Patriots, Williams should have a big opportunity in front of him to carve out a bigger role in 2017.