December 23rd 2023.
It is with great sadness that we report the death of former Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Williams. Williams passed away on September 12th following a workplace accident in September.
According to The Associated Press, he died from a rare form of sepsis related to dental health problems. The Hillsborough County Medical Examiner's report suggests that the cause of death was bacterial sepsis traced to a dental infection and "retained tooth roots". The report also suggests that cardiovascular disease was a contributing factor.
The accident that took Williams' life was a construction accident where he suffered severe head and spinal cord injuries as well as paralysis in his arm and lower body when a steel beam accidentally fell on his head. Sadly, he never regained consciousness.
Williams had an impressive career in football. He played high school football at Riverside Institute of Technology, and then went on to play three seasons as a wide receiver for Syracuse University before entering the NFL Draft in 2010. During his time in Syracuse, he finished ninth in career receptions, eighth in receiving yards, and tied for second in receiving touchdowns.
He was then drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the fourth round, and went on to play with them for four seasons. He was then traded to his hometown team, the Buffalo Bills, where he played in six games and caught 22 passes for 216 yards and two touchdowns.
In his NFL career, Williams played 63 games, starting in 52, while recording 223 catches for 3,089 yards and 26 touchdowns.
Williams' mother, Mary Rosenthal, said that her son never wanted to live through a ventilator. She said, "He said, if this ever happens to me, to pull my plug because I don't want to live like that". It is clear that Williams' wishes were respected and his legacy will live on.
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