Jameson Williams has an opportunity to have the best year of his young NFL career during the upcoming NFL season, according to the Detroit Lions’ wide receiver coach Scottie Montgomery. Williams is coming off back-to-back 1,000-yard receiving seasons.

The former Alabama wideout is now looking to become a premier receiving threat in 2026, and Montgomery can see the step to becoming elite happening for Williams.

“We’ve worked very hard this preseason, even talking on the phone about the details needed to go from being a good player to being truly elite in our sport,” Montgomery said, according to MLive’s Kory Woods. “And then, from a mental standpoint, the way we work, not just at the beginning of a drill, but also at the end. Everything we do, his details, his vision, his catch points, his control points, everything we’re doing now, we did it in March and April, and it showed. We’re very excited about his current level. Without a doubt, this has been his best preseason, his best opportunity to grow as a player since we’ve been here for several reasons, but he’s done a good job.”

Williams is set to enter his fifth season in the NFL with the Lions.

The Lions have benefitted from back-to-back impressive seasons for Williams. He finished last season with 1,117 yards and seven touchdowns on 65 receptions.

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SELMA, Ala. (WSFA) – Alabama is under its first heat advisory of the season as dangerously high temperatures and humidity combine to push heat index values into the triple digits.

The National Weather Service issued the advisory as conditions increase the risk of heat-related illnesses, especially for older adults, young children, people with chronic medical conditions, and anyone who works or spends extended time outdoors.

Selma Fire Chief Walter Dailey says it doesn’t take long to feel the effects of the extreme heat.

“It’s hot,” Dailey said after spending just a few minutes outside. “I’m sweating. I can feel it running down my back.”

For firefighters, the dangers are even greater. Dailey says crews often respond to emergencies while wearing nearly 150 pounds of protective gear, causing them to lose significant amounts of fluids in a short period of time.

“In the first 30 minutes, we’re able to sweat out about four or five gallons of actual fluids from our bodies,” he said. “So hydration is extremely important for us.”

Even though the temperatures are soaring, emergency calls don’t stop. Dailey says firefighters continue responding to structure fires, grass fires and other emergencies while adjusting their daily routines when possible to limit unnecessary time outdoors during the hottest parts of the day.

He warns that heat exhaustion and heat stroke can develop much faster than many people realize.

“Heat exhaustion is serious business,” Dailey said. “It happens in a matter of minutes.”

Tips to stay safe during extreme heat

Dailey encourages residents to:

• Drink plenty of water throughout the day instead of waiting until you feel thirsty.
• Replace fluids and electrolytes if you are working or exercising outdoors.
• Wear lightweight, loose-fitting and light-colored clothing.
• Take frequent breaks in the shade or in an air-conditioned building.
• Avoid strenuous outdoor activities during the hottest part of the day, generally between late morning and early evening when possible.
• Check on older neighbors, relatives and anyone who may be especially vulnerable to the heat.
• Never leave children or pets unattended inside a parked vehicle, even for a short amount of time. Temperatures inside a vehicle can rise rapidly within minutes.

What if your home doesn’t have air conditioning?

For people living in homes without air conditioning, officials recommend spending as much time as possible in cooler public places such as libraries, community centers, shopping malls or other designated cooling locations during the hottest hours of the day.

Closing blinds or curtains to block direct sunlight, using fans to improve airflow, limiting the use of ovens and other heat-producing appliances, and drinking water frequently can also help reduce the risk of heat-related illness.

If someone begins experiencing heavy sweating, dizziness, nausea, confusion, weakness or stops sweating despite the heat, move them to a cooler location immediately, provide water if they are alert, and seek medical attention if symptoms worsen or do not improve.

As temperatures remain dangerously high, Dailey says one of the biggest mistakes people make is waiting until they feel thirsty.

“At the point you’re already sweating, if you’re not drinking, you’re already behind on being hydrated,” he said.

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