NFL Wide Receiver Mike Williams Dead at 36

Former NFL wide receiver Mike Williams has passed away at the age of 36.

Williams suffered a massive head injury in a tragic accident at a construction site.

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Williams' father, Wendell Muhammad, shared details about the accident in a GoFundMe post.

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Following the accident, Mike Williams was rushed to a nearby hospital in Tampa, where he never regained consciousness.

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The accident resulted in severe brain and spinal cord injuries, leaving him paralyzed in his right arm and lower body.

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Mike Williams, born in Buffalo, New York, had a promising football career starting in high school.

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He went on to play for the Buffalo Bills and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the NFL, with a career spanning five seasons.

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Williams achieved 26 touchdowns and 3,089 receiving yards during his NFL career.

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Former teammates like Gerald McCoy shared their condolences and memories of Mike Williams.

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Mike Williams brought joy to his teammates and fans, leaving a lasting impact on the NFL community. Our thoughts are with his family during this difficult time.

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