NFL rescinds Jameson Williams' smoking celebration fine after he argues 'marijuana is legal'

What happened: The NFL rescinded Jameson Williams' fine for a smoking celebration after the Detroit Lions receiver argued that "marijuana is legal." Teammates Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jahmyr Gibbs have yet to hear back on their appeals. Key numbers: Williams, St. Brown and Gibbs were fined $14,926 and $11,941. Williams has been fined nine times, costing $140,686. Why it matters: Appeals officer Derrick Brooks asked players to celebrate professionally. The NFL dropped marijuana suspensions in 2020, and several celebration fines have been rescinded recently, including Kyle Juszczyk's.

The NFL rescinded Jameson Williams' fine for a smoking celebration after the Detroit Lions receiver argued that "marijuana is legal." Teammates Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jahmyr Gibbs have yet to hear back on their appeals.

Appeals officer Derrick Brooks asked players to celebrate professionally. The NFL dropped marijuana suspensions in 2020, and several celebration fines have been rescinded recently, including Kyle Juszczyk's.