Former Buccaneers' Wide Receiver Passes Away at the Age of 36

The former Buccaneers’ wide receiver has sadly passed away.

UPDATE: Per a report from Rick Stroud and the Tampa Bay Times, Mike Williams is currently on life support as the family continues to evaluate the situation after a tragic construction accident. 

It is a somber day for Tampa Bay Buccaneers fans.

Former fourth-round draft pick out of Syracuse, wide receiver Mike Williams passed away at the young age of 36 after suffering a catastrophic accident while working on a construction site.

Former #Bucs WR Mike Williams has passed away at age 36. RIP pic.twitter.com/FZDPUyeof1

— JC Allen (@JCAllenNFL) September 6, 2023

According to the family's GoFundMe page, Williams suffered a massive head injury when a steel beam fell on him causing complete paralysis in his right arm as well as his lower body from the waist day. After a few days, Williams' condition deteriorated eventually leading to his passing on Monday.

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Williams was a fourth-round draft pick out of Syracuse in the 2010 draft. His rookie season was one for the books as Williams finished second for offensive rookie of the year - finishing behind Sam Bradford.

Williams found it hard to replicate his stats from his rookie season, but was able to have a coming out party once again in 2012 when he led the Buccaneers in receiving touchdowns (9) alongside Vincent Jackson.

Williams time in the NFL didn't last long after his four seasons with the Buccaneers and ended his career with the Buffalo Bills.

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Those around the league have expressed their sincere condolences to the Williams' family, including his friend that was also drafted by the Buccaneers in 2010, Gerald McCoy.

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 and a heck of a player!! Prayers and blessings to his family!! 🙏🏾😔

— Gerald McCoy (@Geraldini93) September 6, 2023

Rest in peace, Mike.

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