Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams announced Thursday he will accept a two-game suspension by the NFL for violating the league’s performance-enhancing substance policy.

Williams had said he had “no choice but to take it on the chin” to a Monday report on the suspension. He issued a statement Thursday through his agent confirming he was notified of the suspension earlier this week.

“The was a complete surprise,” Williams said. “... I am overly cautious about even taking over-the-counter medicine.

“I have never taken something in an attempt to cheat or look for an unfair advantage.”

Williams, 23, the No. 12 pick in the 2022 draft, has had a breakout season, a year after serving a four-game ban for violating the NFL’s gambling policy. He has 17 catches for 361 yards with three TDs.

Broncos WR Josh Reynolds was one of two men injured in a shooting in Denver early last Friday. Reynolds, who already was on IR after finger surgery, was shot twice. ESPN reported that he was treated and released from a hospital hours after the shooting.

College football: Penn State coach James Franklin wouldn’t answer questions Wednesday about rape charges against former players Kaveion Keys and Jameial Lyons. The 19-year-olds are accused of raping a 17-year-old Penn State student at their apartment in early July. ... NC State QB Grayson McCall on Thursday retired from football less than three weeks after a vicious hit knocked him out of a game for the second time this season. McCall was a sixth-year player who was a graduate transfer following five standout seasons at Coastal Carolina.

NBA: Pelicans G Dejounte Murray will be out indefinitely after breaking his left hand.

NHL: Left wing Anthony Duclair will be out four to six weeks due to a lower-body injury.