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Lions rookie Jameson Williams helps in Thanksgiving giveaway

DETROIT -- Rookie receiver Jameson Williams reported to Detroit Lions practice for the first time this week then dropped a dime on the Motor City community on the eve of the team's Thanksgiving Day showdown against the Buffalo Bills.

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The Lions' 12th overall pick popped up at the Detroit Police Athletic League (PAL) headquarters to distribute turkeys and gift cards to 100 local families on Wednesday. Although Williams has yet to suit up in an NFL game while recovering from a torn ACL he suffered at Alabama in January, he was eagerly anticipating the opportunity to give back.