Former NFL wide receiver Mike Williams, who played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Buffalo Bills from 2010 to 2014, has died tragically at the age of 36.
The news was confirmed by his agent Hedley Engelhardt after an accident at a construction site earlier this month.
Williams had a remarkable career, appearing in 63 games over five seasons. He spent his first four seasons with the Buccaneers and finished his career with his hometown team, the Buffalo Bills. Throughout his NFL journey, Williams had 223 receptions, 3,089 receiving yards, and scored 26 touchdowns.
A native of Buffalo, Williams played college football at Syracuse before being selected in the fourth round of the 2010 NFL Draft by the Buccaneers. In his first season, he made a significant impact, finishing as the runner-up in the Associated Press Offensive Rookie of the Year voting. During that remarkable season, Williams started in all 16 games, caught 65 passes for 964 yards, and scored 11 touchdowns.
Williams had a stellar 2012 with 996 receiving yards and nine touchdowns. Unfortunately, his 2013 season was marred by injuries, leading to his trade from the Buccaneers to the Bulls. He concluded his NFL career with a brief stint in the Kansas City Chiefs organization.
The NFL community is saddened by the loss of a talented player so soon.
