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' return to Los Angeles won't happen after all. The veteran wide receiver informed the Chargers that he plans to retire after eight seasons, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported on Thursday.

Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams is retiring from the NFL after eight seasons, with a source saying the decision surprised the team.