TAMPA, FLORIDA: Mike Williams, a former NFL wide receiver, tragically died on September 12 at the age of 36, following a construction accident that occurred two weeks ago.
His agent, Hadley Engelhard, confirmed he died at St Joseph’s Hospital in Tampa.
Mike Williams' fatal accident
The incident that led to Williams' injuries occurred at a construction site in Hillsborough County, which encompasses Tampa.
According to the Tampa Bay Times, he was taken off life support on September 7, as reported by the mother of his 8-year-old daughter, who revealed that he had experienced partial paralysis due to the accident.
The Bucs said in a statement, “We are saddened to hear of the untimely death of Mike Williams, which has left our organization, his former teammates and fans with very heavy hearts,”
“We send our deepest sympathies to his family and loved ones as they mourn this tragedy.”
When did Mike Williams retire?
Mike Williams, widely recognized as an exceptional wide receiver in the NFL, concluded his illustrious career after an impressive five-season stint in 2014.
His death has made a significant impact on several NFL enthusiasts and fans, with many offering their condolences on Twitter.
Mike Williams began his NFL journey as a fourth-round draft pick for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2010, after an impressive college career at Syracuse.
During his rookie season, he showcased his talent with 65 receptions, amassing 964 yards and scoring 11 touchdowns.
Over the next four seasons, he continued to make his mark, starting 52 of the 54 games he played with Tampa Bay.
In 2014, Williams was traded to the Buffalo Bills, his hometown team. During his lone season with the Bills, he participated in nine games, concluding with eight catches for 142 yards and a single touchdown.
Later, Williams briefly joined the Kansas City Chiefs during a portion of the 2016 offseason, marking the end of his NFL career.
What position did Mike Williams play?
Mike Williams played as a wide receiver, showcasing his skills while representing several teams, including the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Buffalo Bills, and Los Angeles Chargers, as per ESPN.
In total, he accumulated 223 receptions, 3,089 yards, and 26 touchdowns in the 63 games he played in his career.
