One of the biggest and most widely reported stories of the NFL offseason was the Los Angeles Chargers and their desperate need for a quality wide receiver. While they snagged a couple promising, young wideouts during this year’s draft,

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,