What happened to Mike Williams? Former Buffalo Bills NFL star has been confirmed dead aged 36. What he died of and fortune explored.
Mike Williams is a former athlete who had a thriving career as a football player.
Williams was first drafted into the NFL by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2010.
On Tuesday, September 5, 2023, the ex-athlete reportedly passed away during an accident.
Following his tragic passing, many want to know more about how he died, his career, and net worth. Read on for more.
What was Mike Williams’ cause of death?
Former Buffalo Bills wide receiver Mike Williams has died at age 36 after a construction accident, according to local reports.
The tragic incident happened on On Tuesday, September 5, 2023.
According to Buffalo Bills beat reporter Jon Scott of Spectrum News, Willams “passed away following injuries suffered during an accident while working at a construction site.”
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers drafted the wide receiver in 2010. He moved back to his home of Buffalo when he was traded to the Bills in 2014.
Mike’s family has not yet confirmed his death.
Fans pay tribute to Mike Williams
NFL fans are taking to social media pay their respects to New York native, Mike Williams.
One wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter: “Just awful. Condolences to all of Mike Williams’ loved ones.”
“RIP Mike Williams. I enjoyed watching you play at SU and sending love and prayers to your family and those close to him,” another shared.
One fan said: “RIP Mike Williams. It was really special watching a Buffalo native represent his hometown team.
“I’ll never forget his first touchdown as a Bill. Heart breaking…”
A second added: “RIP Mike Williams. One of my favorite WR’s to watch even still got his jersey.”
“When Mike Williams had 11 touchdown catches as a rookie with the Bucs in 2010, it set the team’s single-season record. Mike Evans has topped that four times now, but in his time, Williams had accomplished things nobody had done in Tampa,” another user wrote on X.
Another posted: “RIP Mike Williams. It was really special watching a Buffalo native represent his hometown team. I’ll never forget his first touchdown as a Bill. Heartbreaking…”
Who was Mike Williams and what was his net worth?
Former NFL wide receiver Mike Williams’ net worth was never reported, however, he was estimated to have been worth around $100,000 to $500,000.
Mike Williams was born in Buffalo, New York, on May 18, 1987.
From 2006 to 2009, he was a standout football player at Syracuse University for three seasons.
After being drafted by the NFL in 2010, Williams played with Tampa for three seasons before being traded to the Bills in 2014.
His final NFL appearance was in 2016 after he was signed and released by the Kansas City Chiefs during the offseason.
He totaled 223 receptions for 3,089 yards and 26 touchdowns during his professional athletic career.
Williams was reportedly working at a construction site at the time of his death.