Mike Williams is hanging his cleats up for good. The Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver informed the team of his plans to retire from the NFL on Wednesday night, a person close to the situation told USA TODAY Sports' Tyler Dragon.

Having struggled with fitness issues throughout his professional career, seasoned wide receiver Mike Williams has decided to confirm his retirement from the NFL before the 2025-26 season. After spending eight seasons in the league,

Former No. 7 overall pick wide receiver Mike Williams has informed the Los Angeles Chargers he will be retiring from the NFL, according to ESPN. Williams walks away from football at 30 years old after eight seasons played.