Mike Williams has also played with the Buffalo Bills.
Mike Williams died. He was an NFL wide receiver, who spent the majority of his career with Tampa Bay Buccaneers. According to several reports The man was aged 36. Spectrum News 1 in Buffalo, New YorkWilliams was said to have died from injuries sustained in an accident on a building site. Latrina’s GoFundMe campaignWilliams said that a steel bar struck his head on the first of September while at work.
Williams was diagnosed with swelling of his brain, and a ruptured spinal cord. His injuries left him paralyzed on his right side and the lower part of his body, from waist to ankle. On Sept. 1, at around 9 pm, he passed out and did not regain consciousness.
Mike Williams was a Buccaneer who had countless TD catches. In his memory, let’s remember the good times 🧵
The first career TD of his was nothing short of spectacular: pic.twitter.com/4KrboX2e6B
— The Pewter Plank (@ThePewterPlank) Sept. 6, 2023
Former Buccaneers player Gerald McCoy: “Dang, it hurts me to hear the sad news about my former Buccaneers teammates and 2010 Buccaneers draft class brothers Mike Williams.” Write about social media. Always great energy. Brought joy and laughter into the locker room. A heck of a football player!! “Prayers and blessings for his family!!
Williams was drafted by the Buccaneers at the end of the fourth round in 2010. In his rookie season, Williams caught 65 passes totaling 964 yards with 11 touchdowns. Williams made the All-Rookie Team, and he finished in second place for Offensive rookie of the year behind Sam Bradford. After two years of consistent play, he signed a 6-year contract worth $40.25million in 2013. Williams’ 2013 season wasn’t easy. He finished with only 22 catches, 216 yards, and 2 touchdowns. As he battled a hamstring issue, he played only six games.
Williams, who was born in Buffalo, NY, joined his home team, the Buffalo Bills. In nine games, Williams caught eight passes for 142 yards and one touchdown. Williams, who was released by the Bills at the end of December 2014 and did not finish out 2015 as he wasn’t healthy enough to play. The first six weeks of suspension. Williams signed with Kansas City Chiefs in 2016, but was let go before the season began. Williams’ career included 63 appearances and 223 receptions for 3,089 yds and 26 touchdowns. Williams played college football for Syracuse, and in 2007 he was selected to the All-Big East second team.