Former NFL wide receiver Mike Williams. Photo Credit: ESPN
Former NFL wide receiver Mike Williams has passed away at age 36 from injuries he reportedly suffered at a construction site, sources say.
Spectrum News’ Jon Scott first reported the death on X, formerly Twitter, on September 5, saying “multiple sources have confirmed to me that former Syracuse and Bills WR Mike Williams has passed away following injuries suffered during an accident while working at a construction site.”
At Syracuse University, William played football, scoring 20 touchdowns from 2006 to 2009.
According to Spectrum News, he was drafted in 2010 by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and was named to the Pro Football Writers of America NFL All-Rookie Team after scoring 11 touchdowns that year. He would go on to play for his hometown Bills in 2014.
Tributes have trickled in for the late NFL wide receiver. Former NFL player Gerald McCoy wrote on X,
“Dang man hurts my heart seeing the news of my former teammate and Buccaneers 2010 draft class brother Mike Williams. Always great energy, brought joy and laughter to the locker room.”
Founded in 1999 by twin brothers Ronald and Rony Delice, Ron & Ron has redefined…
Justin Lee, an aerospace engineer and graduate of Tuskegee University, has taken a personal story…
CreditRich, the first Black woman-owned neo-bank, has announced the launch of its $100 million Series…
In the high-stakes world of investing, where accurate predictions can make or break portfolios, Victor…
Franklin Reed has dedicated more than two decades to reshaping the tech industry through a…
Deion Sanders, the NFL Hall of Famer and current head coach of the Colorado Buffaloes…