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Mike Williams has had enough of the NFL grind.
On Thursday, the veteran wideout decided to walk away from the game forever as he announced his retirement. he is only 30 years old.
Williams’ agent, Tory Dandy, informed the Los Angeles Chargers Wednesday night.
Sources: Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams’ agent Tory Dandy informed the team last night that, after eight seasons, his client is retiring from the NFL. Williams walks away from the game at age 30. pic.twitter.com/f97JzkcYHj
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) July 17, 2025
He spent eight years in the league, the first seven of which were with the Bolts.
Mike Williams re-joined the Chargers this offseason as a free agent, hoping to find a spark with Justin Herbert again. He wouldn’t get that chance after he was shockingly placed on the PUP list with a mysterious injury.
The Chargers will move forward with second-round pick Tre Harris. However, he has yet to report for camp as one of the many rookie holdouts across the NFL from that round right now.
Without Mike Williams and Harris, the Chargers are back to square one at wideout, with Ladd McConkey the No. 1 option and former first-round pick Quentin Johnston still trying to find his footing.
The Los Angeles Chargers placed veteran receiver Mike Williams on the list of people who were physically unable to perform to begin training camp earlier this week.
Days later, he would retire.
The 30-year-old spent his first seven seasons with the Chargers before being released by the team last offseason.
He signed with the New York Jets but never vibed with Aaron Rodgers, registering just 12 catches for 166 yards in nine games. He then got traded to Pittsburgh, but only posted nine catches for 132 yards and a touchdown in nine contests.
