5 Takeaways: Why Mike Williams is Fired Up to Be Back With Chargers
The wide receiver said Friday that he is excited to reunite with Justin Herbert and the Chargers
Mike Williams is back in Los Angeles.
The veteran wide receiver, who agreed to termswith the Chargers on Wednesday, met with local media members on Friday.
Here are five takeaways from Williams’ press conference:
1. Back in powder blue
Welcome back, Mike Williams.
The Chargers officially re-introduced the No. 7 overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft last Friday after agreeing to terms with the wide receiver Wednesday.
There were a number of smiles in the building for the 30-year-old receiver, who was a mainstay for the Bolts in his first seven seasons.
Williams wore the biggest smile as he was ecstatic to be back where it all began.
“Amazing,” Williams said. “A lot of similar faces. It feels good.”
Williams made his mark in his seven seasons donning powder blue, as he is 10th all-time on the Chargers franchise receiving yards list with 4,806 yards. He also is 13th in receptions (309) and touchdowns (31).
Now a year away from being with the Bolts, he was grateful for the opportunity to come back.
“On my end, I just want to thank the Spanos Family, Coach [Jim] Harbaugh, Joe [Hortiz], for just another opportunity to come here and play football,” Williams said.
“I never wanted to leave on my side, but it’s the business part of football and things happen,” Williams added. “Now I’m back and happy to be back.”
Williams split his time last season between the Jets and Steelers and finished the 2024 season with 21 catches for 298 yards and a touchdown.
While it might not have been the type of season he was looking for stat-wise, the veteran receiver called last season a “good experience” learning from some of the best.
But now his focus shifts towards the place he knew for almost all of his career.
Oh, and catching passes from quarterback Justin Herbert.
“It was a pretty good year looking at the game from a different angle and learning a lot of new things about a lot of new people,” Williams said. “I’m just focused on this year now, back with Justin and the guys and ready to get back to being me, having fun playing football.”
