Socialites, ex-NFL star Mike Williams has passed away at the young age of 36 after getting into a horrific construction accident, it has been reported. The former Buffalo Bills receiver, who called time on his football career back in 2016, was said to have been working on a construction site where the incident took place. His death has been confirmed by the Buffalo Bills beat reporter Jon Scott, as well as the Daily Mail.
A GoFundMe page that has since been set up by his father, Wendell Muhammed, shed further light on Williams’ death, revealing that a steel beam had apparently fallen on his head, resulting in a serious head injury. The accident was so severe, it caused swelling on Williams’ brain and spinal cord and left him paralyzed below the waist and in his right arm. The heartbreaking post continues to add that Williams passed out on September 1 following breathing difficulties stemming from the construction incident.
By September 3, he was in an induced coma after doctors found water in his lungs before he succumbed to his injuries. “Multiple sources have confirmed to me that former Syracuse and #Bills WR Mike Williams has passed away following injuries suffered during an accident while working at a construction site,” Scott tweeted on Tuesday. “The Buffalo native was 36 years old.”
Williams had a rollercoaster of a career in the NFL, particularly during his time with the Buffalo Bills. Born in Dallas, Texas, Williams played college football for the University of Texas and was recognized as a consensus All-American.
In the 2002 NFL Draft, the Buffalo Bills selected him with the fourth overall pick, hoping he would be a game-changer for their offensive line. However, Williams ultimately disappointed and lost his starting job. Despite starting for four seasons, he is considered a “draft bust” and was named one of the top NFL draft busts from 1989 to 2008.
After his stint with the Bills, Williams played for the Washington Redskins before being released due to health issues. It was a challenging period for him both on and off the field. Despite his struggles, Williams had the opportunity to showcase his talent and skill in the NFL, but unfortunately, he couldn’t live up to the expectations set for him.
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On the other hand, another Mike Williams made his mark in the NFL as a wide receiver. This Mike Williams had a successful college career at Syracuse before being drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the fourth round of the 2010 NFL Draft. He made an immediate impact in his rookie season, setting franchise records for receiving touchdowns.
However, his performance declined in the following years, and he was eventually traded to the Buffalo Bills. Unfortunately, his time with the Bills was marred by suspension and inconsistency. Williams then signed with the Kansas City Chiefs but was later released. After retiring from football, he worked in construction but suffered a life-altering injury that led to hospitalization and ultimately his untimely death at the age of 36.