Report: Former Clemson WR Mike Williams set to be released

Mike Williams' season was cut short after three games last year. He will begin the next stage of his career this offseason with a new team for the first time. (Photo: Isaiah Downing / USATODAY)

Brandon Rink - Assoc. Editor / Staff Writer - Wednesday, March 13 2024

Another Clemson 'WRU' member looks to be on the move.

ESPN's Adam Schefter reported on Wednesday that Mike Williams is being released by the LA Chargers.

He signed a contract extension in 2022 worth $40 million guaranteed, which could've continued through the 2024 season if the Chargers did not opt to release Williams, as is reported. The move is said to save the Chargers $20 million against the NFL's salary cap.

Williams was picked No. 7 overall by the Chargers in the 2017 NFL draft, and his best season was shortly before the extension—he tallied 76 catches for 1,146 yards and nine touchdowns in the 2021 campaign.

Williams was limited to only three games due to a torn ACL suffered last year.

The S.C. native has 309 catches for 4,806 yards and 31 touchdowns at the NFL level over 88 games.

Williams is the second former Clemson WR set to be released on Wednesday, joining Hunter Renfrow, who was formerly with the Raiders.

After seven seasons together, the Chargers are releasing WR Mike Williams, per source. The move will save the Chargers $20 million against their cap and Williams will become a free agent. pic.twitter.com/okV2GrLCRz
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 13, 2024

Sources: The #Chargers are releasing WR Mike Williams, making him a free agent. Williams, on the books for a $32M cap hit, becomes a top FA WR available. pic.twitter.com/4f2EMNH8Fp
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 13, 2024