Chargers receiver Mike Williams retiring from NFL at age 30

Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams is calling it a career.

An agent for the 30-year-old wideout informed the Los Angeles franchise Wednesday night that his client is retiring after eight seasons in the league, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported Thursday.

Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams is retiring after nine seasons. Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

The retirement reveal comes as veterans report to training camp.

Williams began his career with the Chargers after being selected seventh overall in the 2017 NFL Draft. He signed a one-year, $6 million contract with the club during free agency in March.

The former Clemson star, who started the 2024 season with the Jets before being traded to the Steelers, was placed on the Chargers’ Physically Unable to Perform list ahead of training camp.

He began his career with the franchise in 2017. AP

Williams made 106 regular-season appearances across nine years, tallying 330 receptions, 5,104 yards and 32 touchdowns.