The shocking news of Mike Williams' sudden retirement hit training camp on Thursday. Earlier in the week, the Chargers placed the veteran receiver on the PUP list. GM Joe Hortiz initially said he was working through a minor injury. But on Thursday, Williams and the Chargers made his retirement with the organization official.
Derwin James and Justin Herbert had to speak to the media right after practice. James called Williams his "brother" and said that he was in full support of his decision to retire. James noted the bond that Williams, himself, and former Chargers WR Keenan Allen shared.