Former Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Williams has tragically died as a result of a construction accident. As first reported by Jon Scott of Spectrum News 1. Williams was a fourth round pick by the Bucs in 2010.
Tragic news. Former Bucs WR Mike Williams has died following injuries in a construction accident, according to a TV station in Buffalo. Former fourth round pick of the Bucs in 2010. Had 964 yards receiving and 11 TDs and was a finalist for Pepsi Rookie of the Year. https://t.co/fT7Qplr5qH
— Rick Stroud (@NFLSTROUD) September 6, 2023
Update: via Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times
“Former Bucs receiver Mike Williams is on life support in ICU at St. Joseph’s Hospital due to injuries sustained in a construction accident last week, the mother of his 8-year-old daughter said.”
“They were waiting on me and (his daughter). We’re here and still trying to figure it out,” said Lyle, standing outside of St. Joseph’s Hospital.
“He was asleep when we went in there and he woke up when he heard our voices and his daughter’s voice,” Lyle said. “And he looked around, and he blinked and he was crying but he can’t move.”
Former Buc Mike Williams on life support following construction accident https://t.co/sNvLbPh858
— Rick Stroud (@NFLSTROUD) September 6, 2023
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