Full story at MLive.com:

The Lions refused to say anything about Mike Williams and his shaky future with the team, but they really didn’t have to because actions speak louder than words. Head coach Rod Marinelli wanted to see what kind of commitment Williams was willing to make to being in shape, playing football and being part of the team.

Marinelli got his answer Tuesday. Williams was a no-show for the team’s first Organized Team Activity, a decision that will likely result in Williams being cut at some point before the start of the regular season. At this point, it’s too late for Williams to have second thoughts or even try to make amends. Clearly, Marinelli can’t trust Williams and there’s no way Marinelli is going to preach one thing to his team and also have Williams on the roster.

While he has his flaws, Williams is still a target for whoever plays quarterback. But his complete disregard for Marinelli’s first organized practice can only spell doom for the wide receiver. It also means that Williams will either (a) be traded or (b) cut.

Obviously the Lions will shop him around before throwing him out, but if they cannot find a suitor, it may mean the end for Williams. And there is good chance they won’t find anyone — Williams has only caught 37 passes for 449 yards and 2 scores during 22 games the past two seasons.

Keep an eye on this story as it develops.

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