Former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Mike Williams is retiring from the NFL. Per ESPN’s Adam Schefter via Williams’ agent Tory Dandy, Williams has opted against playing in 2025 and is hanging up his cleats. Williams had returned to the Los Angeles Chargers, the team who drafted him, on a one-year deal after finishing the 2024 season with Pittsburgh.
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.