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Los Angeles Chargers Agree to Terms with Mike Williams

Mar 12, 2025 at 07:00 PM

The Los Angeles Chargers today agreed to terms with wide receiver Mike Williams.

Williams returns to the City of Angels, where he played seven seasons for the Bolts (2017-23) after being selected by the Chargers with the No. 7 overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft. One of the NFL's best deep threats over his time in Los Angeles, Williams has started 67-of-106 career games played and totaled 330 receptions for 5,104 yards (15.5 avg.) and 32 touchdowns. His 15.5-yard receiving average is the second-highest by any player with at least 250 catches since he entered the NFL in 2017.

A Clemson product, Williams broke out in 2018, when he scored 11 touchdowns (10 receiving, one rushing) and earned AFC Offensive Player of the Week honors after a three-touchdown performance to lead the Chargers to victory in Kansas City on Thursday Night Football. Williams posted his first 1,000-yard season a year later and led the NFL by averaging 20.4 yards per reception, the best by any NFL player in a single season in five years (min. 40 rec.). Since entering the NFL, Williams has scored seven go-ahead touchdowns in the fourth quarter or overtime, including five in 2021 to set the all-time single-season record.

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New York Jets wide receiver Mike Williams (18) warms up before playing against the Denver Broncos in an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

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New York Jets wide receiver Mike Williams (18) runs a route during the first half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Greg M. Cooper)

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Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Mike Williams (18), defended by Washington Commanders cornerback Benjamin St-Juste (25), pulls in a 32-yard reception for a touchdown 'during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

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Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Mike Williams runs a route against Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Cam Taylor-Britt during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Kareem Elgazzar)

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Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Mike Williams plays during an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

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Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Mike Williams (18) signals for a first down after a reception during an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Durisko)

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Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Mike Williams (18) is introduced before an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)

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Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Mike Williams (18) questions a call during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)

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Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Mike Williams (18) in action during the first half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)

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Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Mike Williams (18) attempts to catch a pass in front of Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Trent McDuffie (22) during an NFL football game, Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Durisko)

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Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Mike Williams (18) looks on during pre-game warm-ups before an NFL wild card playoff football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)

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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, October 9, 2022 at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland, OH. [FINAL SCORE: LAC 30 - CLE 28]

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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, October 9, 2022 at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland, OH. [FINAL SCORE: LAC 30 - CLE 28]

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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Houston Texans on Sunday, October 2, 2022 at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX. [FINAL SCORE: LAC XX - HOU XX]

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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, October 9, 2022 at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland, OH. [FINAL SCORE: LAC 30 - CLE 28]

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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Denver Broncos on Monday, October 17, 2022 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA. [FINAL SCORE: LAC 19 - DEN 16]

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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, January 1, 2023 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA. [FINAL SCORE: LAC 31 - LAR 10]

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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Tennessee Titans on Sunday, September 17, 2023 at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. [FINAL SCORE: TEN 27 - LAC 24]

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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Indianapolis Colts on Monday, December 26, 2022 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, IN. [FINAL SCORE: LAC 20 - IND 3]

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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Denver Broncos on Monday, October 17, 2022 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA. [FINAL SCORE: LAC 19 - DEN 16]

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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Denver Broncos on Sunday, January 8, 2023 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, CO. [FINAL SCORE: DEN 31 - LAC 28]

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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, October 23, 2022 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA. [FINAL SCORE: SEA 37 - LAC 23]

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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, December 11, 2022 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA. [FINAL SCORE: LAC 23 - MIA 17]

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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, January 1, 2023 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA. [FINAL SCORE: LAC 31 - LAR 10]

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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, September 24, 2023 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, MN. [FINAL SCORE: LAC 28 - MIN 24]

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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Tennessee Titans on Sunday, September 17, 2023 at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. [FINAL SCORE: TEN 27 - LAC 24]

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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, September 24, 2023 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, MN. [FINAL SCORE: LAC 28 - MIN 24]

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