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GSOFFL Est. 2010
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Mike Williams

WR LAC

College: Clemson | 7 years
Height: 6'4" | Weight: 218 lbs
Birth Date: 1994-10-04
2024 Bye Week: 5

Total Pts: 31.5
Avg Pts: 1.85
Rank: 115 WR

Free Agent

2024 RTSports Outlook

Williams was slowed by injury a little last year, hurting his numbers. He missed four games and finished 105 yards shy of a 1,000-yard season. Williams was 33rd overall in fantasy receiver scoring. He had 100-yard games three of his first five games, but was kind of quiet after that. He did show well late in the year, having double-digit fantasy points four of his last five games. Williams will continue to be a huge part of the Chargers explosive passing game going forward. Williams has 1,000-yard seasons two of his last four. Williams is a tall, physical receiver that does well at catching nearly everything thrown his way. He is a tough cover because of his size and strength. His route running still isn't top notch but improved. He will have some drops along the way.

FANTASY OUTLOOK: Williams has a high weekly upside but will disappear some weeks. You just have to take the good and bad with him and hope the good outweighs the bad. Take him as a No. 2 fantasy receiver and expect similar numbers to past years when he played a full season. He can get around 80 receptions for 1,200 yards and eight or nine scores.

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Week 15.00Mike Williams 45 receiving yds (1.00 pts)
Mike Williams 45 receiving yds (2.00 pts)
Mike Williams 4 receptions (2.00 pts)
Week 210.00Mike Williams 83 receiving yds (1.00 pts)
Mike Williams 83 receiving yds (4.00 pts)
Mike Williams 3 rushing yds (1.00 pts)
Mike Williams 8 receptions (4.00 pts)
Week 316.50Mike Williams 1 receiving TD (6.00 pts)
. . . Mike Williams 49 yd TD pass from Keenan Allen
Mike Williams 121 receiving yds (1.00 pts)
Mike Williams 121 receiving yds (6.00 pts)
Mike Williams 7 receptions (3.50 pts)
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Player Notes
Mar 18 7:23pm ET

Updating a previous report, free-agent WR Mike Williams (Chargers) is scheduled to meet with the Pittsburgh Steelers Thursday, March 21, according to a source.

From TheHuddle

Mar 17 9:50pm ET

Free-agent wide receiver Mike Williams reportedly has scheduled visits with multiple teams this upcoming week. The Los Angeles Chargers made Williams a cap-casualty late last week. Since then, the Chargers have traded fellow wideout Keenan Allen and expressed interest in bringing back Williams. Despite that, Williams is scheduled to visit with the New York Jets, Carolina Panthers, and Pittsburgh Steelers this week. All three teams have a need for Williams, so he'd likely be a legitimate threat on any of them. Williams does have a lengthy injury history but has proven to be reliable when healthy.

From RotoBaller

Mar 17 7:53pm ET

Free-agent WR Mike Williams (Chargers) is scheduled to meet with the Pittsburgh Steelers this week, per source on Sunday, March 17. Williams also has meetings lined up with the Carolina Panthers and New York Jets.

From TheHuddle

Mar 17 7:53pm ET

Free-agent WR Mike Williams is drawing interest from the Los Angeles Chargers, per source on Sunday, March 17.

From TheHuddle

Mar 16 2:03am ET

Free-agent WR Mike Williams (Chargers) is scheduled to visit with the New York Jets on Monday, March 18.

From TheHuddle

Mar 15 10:40pm ET

The Carolina Panthers plan to host former Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams (knee) for a visit next week, according to a league source. Williams, who suffered a season-ending torn ACL in Week 3 of last year, was released earlier this week due to salary cap purposes. The 29-year-old they call Big Mike was set to make $20 million in the final year of his three-year extension in 2024. Now that most of the big free agents have already chosen new teams, Williams is one of the biggest names available on the open market and would give young quarterback Bryce Young a big new target in the passing game after Carolina already traded for wideout Diontae Johnson. The former seventh overall pick in 2017 by the Bolts out of Clemson has two 1,000-yard seasons in his seven NFL campaigns and scored nine touchdowns in 2021, but his lengthy injury history outweighs his upside at this point.

From RotoBaller

Mar 15 10:03pm ET

Free-agent WR Mike Williams (Chargers) is scheduled to visit the Carolina Panthers next week, according to a league source.

From TheHuddle

Mar 14 2:13am ET

Dynasty | The Chargers have released wide receiver Mike Williams. Dynasty Analysis: The Chargers could certainly use him but the move saves them $20 million against the salary cap, so this makes sense. Williams has been in the league for seven years and those have been marked by stretches of dominance and lots of injuries, including a torn ACL that derailed his 2023 season. He'll enter the free agent market and should find a lot of interest as he's shown great contested catch ability and touchdown potential throughout his career. Williams' dynasty star is fading but his ranking will be settled with his next landing spot.

From Dynasty League Fantasy

Mar 13 11:53pm ET

Free-agent WR Mike Williams could possibly return to the Los Angeles Chargers after being released. He is coming back from a torn anterior cruciate ligament, but when healthy he is one of the top receivers in a rather weak market.

Fantasy Spin: Williams was released to save $20 million in salary cap space in 2024, and he will still cost the team $12.46 million in dead cap space. He has had some injury issues in his time in Los Angeles, but if he can return to full strength, wherever he lands, he has WR2 fantasy ability still.

From TheHuddle

Mar 13 3:30pm ET

Eight-time Pro Bowl defensive end and former NFL Defensive Player of the Year Khalil Mack will stay with the Los Angeles Chargers in 2024 and free up salary cap space for the team by agreeing to restructure his deal, according to sources. That wasn't the case for receiver Mike Williams, who was released on Wednesday. The 33-year-old Mack, the former fifth overall pick in 2014 by the Las Vegas Raiders out of Buffalo, had a career-high 17 sacks in 17 games for the Bolts in his second year with the team, adding 74 tackles (57 solo), 21 tackles for loss 22 QB hits, 10 passes defended and five forced fumbles as LA's most consistent pass-rusher. While fantasy managers in IDP leagues shouldn't expect a repeat in 2024, Mack showed last year that he can still be a disruptive pass-rushing force after previously not reaching double-digit sacks since 2018.

From RotoBaller

Mar 13 2:20pm ET

Veteran wide receiver Mike Williams (knee) is being released by the Los Angeles Chargers after seven seasons with the organization, as reported by NFL insider Ian Rapoport. The move clears $20 million in cap space for L.A. Originally the No. 7 overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft by the Chargers, Williams has racked up 309 receptions for 4,806 yards and 31 touchdowns in 88 games. He's flashed plenty of upside in his career, but injuries have been an issue. The 29-year-old has not played a full season since 2018 and was limited to just three games last year before suffering a torn ACL. Either way, there should be plenty of interest from other teams for the contested catch specialist given the premium that is placed on wide receivers in today's game.

From RotoBaller

Mar 13 2:13pm ET

Los Angeles Chargers WR Mike Williams is being released, per source on Wednesday, March 13.

Fantasy Spin: This was an expected move, as Williams was set to cost a boatload of money in 2024 and simply didn't warrant it because of his inability to stay healthy. Despite his injury history, Williams now becomes one of the top options in a weak wide receiver market. He'll be a flex option, at worst, entering next season, no matter where he lands

From TheHuddle

Mar 11 9:40am ET

The Los Angeles Chargers are reportedly willing to trade Mike Williams (knee) this offseason, and the team has already explored trade partners ahead of 2024 free agency. The 29-year-old is entering the final year of his three-year $60 million deal. If traded, the organization will save $20 million on the cap. Originally a first-round pick by the Chargers in 2017, Williams has two 1,000-yard seasons on his resume. Last year, he played in just three games before suffering a torn ACL. Injuries have been an issue for him during his career, but there are likely to be interested suitors for the contested catch specialist on the trade market.

From RotoBaller

Mar 10 5:13pm ET

The Los Angeles Chargers have had exploratory talks about trading WRs Keenan Allen and Mike Williams, although Allen is less likely to be moved, per source on Sunday, March 10.

From TheHuddle

Feb 29 3:00pm ET

The Athletic's Daniel Popper suggests that Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams (knee) could be the odd man out among fellow receiver Keenan Allen and pass-rushers Joey Bosa and Khalil Mack this offseason. Williams and the other three players have huge salary cap hits this year after they were all restructured last offseason. Together, they are projected to account for close to 60% of the team's cap in 2024, according to Over the Cap. It's highly unlikely all four players will be on the roster this fall. Williams is coming off a torn ACL and has the second-highest receiver cap hit in the league at $32.46 million (Allen has the highest). If Williams is cut, the Chargers would save $20 million. And if Williams is gone, former first-rounder Quentin Johnston should have a much bigger role in his sophomore season after he was a big disappointment his rookie year.

From RotoBaller

Feb 7 1:50pm ET

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams (knee), who tore his ACL in Week 3 against the Minnesota Vikings last year, said he's "slightly ahead" of schedule in his rehab. He didn't really provide many other details about his rehab, other than said he's "feeling good." Before his injury, Williams was moving around the field more than ever before, lining up 47 times in the slot in the first three games -- more than half as much as he had in 13 games in 2022. He had 19 catches for 249 yards and a touchdown before getting hurt, the second-best numbers of his seven-year career in the first three weeks of a season. The bad news is the 29-year-old is coming off yet another injury and now has an offensive coordinator that has led run-first offenses in the past. The good news is that barring any setbacks this offseason, Williams should be ready for Week 1 this fall.

From RotoBaller

Oct 26 11:56pm ET

Dynasty | Mike Williams underwent successful surgery to repair his torn ACL Dynasty Analysis: Williams suffered the injury during a week three tilt versus the Vikings. He should be ready for training camp though will likely be extremely limited and may not play in the preseason. The bigger issue for Williams and dynasty managers is that he'll turn 30 shortly after kickoff of the 2024 season, and the team has a contract "out" if desired. He's a free agent in 2025. With Josh Palmer producing and Quentin Johnston on the rise, it stands to reason one of Keenan Allen, also a 2025 free agent, or Mike Williams, may not be on the roster to begin the season. Williams is found as DLF's WR48.

Oct 26 10:23am ET

Los Angeles Chargers WR Mike Williams (knee) had successful surgery to repair his torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee Wednesday, Oct. 25, and will be ready for training camp.

Fantasy Spin: He was off to a great start before the injury, but he just turned 29. There will be some uncertainty regarding him next season as a WR3

From TheHuddle

Oct 26 9:30am ET

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams (knee) underwent successful knee surgery to repair his torn ACL. He's expected to be ready to return for training camp next season. Williams suffered the season-ending injury in his left knee during the Week 3 win over the Minnesota Vikings. The 28-year-old finished the 2023 campaign with 19 catches for 249 yards and one score. Joshua Palmer has picked up the slack in the Chargers' passing attack in his absence.

From RotoBaller

Sep 26 6:33pm ET

Los Angeles Chargers WR Mike Williams (knee) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list Tuesday, Sept. 26, after suffering a torn ACL in Week 3. Also, the Chargers signed WR Simi Fehoko from the Pittsburgh Steelers practice squad.

Fantasy Spin: With Williams officially done for the season, managers can look to Joshua Palmer and Quentin Johnston as potentially replacements. Palmer carries a safer floor in the immediate while Johnston is the upside play if and when he establishes a role in the offense.

From TheHuddle

Player Transactions
  • 13-Mar-2024: Mike Williams - REL - The Los Angeles Chargers released WR Mike Williams.
  • 26-Sep-2023: Mike Williams - IR - The Los Angeles Chargers placed WR Mike Williams on injured reserve.
  • 08-Mar-2022: LAC Mike Williams - Re-signed - Three-year extension (through 2024)
  • 30-Dec-2021: LAC Mike Williams - Reinstated
  • 25-Dec-2021: LAC Mike Williams - Reserve, Non-Football Injury - COVID-19
  • 11-Dec-2021: LAC Mike Williams - Reinstated
  • 08-Dec-2021: LAC Mike Williams - Reserve, Non-Football Injury - COVID-19
  • 30-Apr-2020: LAC - Exercised Option - Fifth-year option on rookie contract
  • 11-May-2017: LAC - Signed, Draft Choice - Four-year contract (fifth-year option)
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