EL SEGUNDO — Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams told the team he planned to retire rather than continue his standout NFL career after eight seasons, a club spokesman confirmed while the opening day of training camp was underway Thursday morning. Williams spent seven of his eight years in the NFL with the Chargers.

Mike Williams retires from the NFL at 30 after earning $84M. We break down his contracts, net worth and whether he's financially set for life.

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