Former NFL wide receiver Mike Williams tragically passed away at the age of 36, following a serious construction accident last week. Williams, who played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, was hospitalized after the accident, underwent spinal cord surgery, and was put on life support. Despite initially walking away from the incident, his condition deteriorated over time.
The Buccaneers released a statement expressing their condolences to Williams’ family and friends. However, his relatives remained unavailable for comment during this difficult time.
Williams’ untimely death also deeply saddened Syracuse University, where he excelled as a college athlete. The university highlighted his remarkable achievements during his three standout seasons as a member of the Syracuse Orange. Williams holds the record for the program’s all-time leader in consecutive games with a touchdown catch. The Director of Athletics at Syracuse University expressed their condolences to Williams’ family and the Syracuse football family.
In 2010, Williams was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and later traded to the Buffalo Bills in 2014. Throughout his NFL career, he managed to amass 26 touchdowns and over 3,000 receiving yards.
The passing of Mike Williams has left the football community mourning the loss of a talented athlete who made significant contributions on both the college and professional levels. As investigations into the construction accident continue, friends, family, and fans are left to reminisce about Williams’ incredible career and the impact he made on the teams he played for.
With a promising future ahead of him, it is a heartbreaking loss for Williams’ loved ones and the sports world as a whole. His memory will forever be cherished as a legend of the game.
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