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The Unexpected Announcement: Mike Williams Hangs Up His Cleats

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The Unexpected Announcement: Mike Williams Hangs Up His Cleats
The Unexpected Announcement: Mike Williams Hangs Up His Cleats Just days after signing a one-year, $6 million deal to rejoin the Los Angeles Chargers in March, and subsequently being placed on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list on July 14 due to an offseason injury, Mike Williams informed the Chargers' front office of his decision to retire. His agent, Tory Dandy, conveyed the news to general manager Joe Hortiz. The move is particularly impactful as it happened right before the Chargers were set to begin their 2025 training camp, forcing them to immediately re-evaluate their offensive strategy and receiver depth chart for the upcoming NFL season . A Career Marked by Highs and Injury Lows Drafted by the Chargers as the No. 7 overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft out of Clemson, Mike Williams quickly established himself as a dominant presence. Known for his elite contested-catch ability, size (6-foot-4, 218 pounds), and deep-threat potential, he was a key target for both Philip Riv…