The Los Angeles Chargers received news on Wednesday night that Mike Williams, a first-round pick in the 2017 NFL Draft, will be retiring from the NFL. The news comes just days after it was announced that Williams would open up training camp on the PUP list. That's not ideal for a player the team chose to bring back in free agency this offseason.

Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams, 30, has announced his retirement from the NFL, two days after being placed on the PUP list.

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams has retired from the NFL at age 30. His agent informed the team’s general manager on Wednesday night, just before training camp began.