Williams avoids the franchise tag and agrees to a 3-year, $60 million contract extension with $40 million guaranteed
Mike Williams won’t be one of the top wide receivers available when NFL free agency opens next week.
Williams had a breakout 2021 season during his fifth and final year on his rookie deal. Williams, 27, posted career highs with 76 catches and 1,146 receiving yards. The big-body wideout also contributed nine touchdowns catches and averaged 15.1 yards per reception last season. Chargers coach Brandon Staley and his coaching staff emphasized expanding Williams’ game last season. The 6-foot-4, 220-pound Williams was mostly used as a downfield target before Staley was named head coach in 2021.
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