Chargers cut Mike Williams, reportedly restructure Mack
The Los Angeles Chargers have released wide receiver Mike Williams, the team announced Wednesday.
The move will free up $20 million in cap space for Los Angeles. Williams was scheduled to have a $32.4-million cap hit in 2024, according to Over The Cap. He signed a three-year, $60-million contract extension in March 2022.
In addition, edge rusher Khalil Mack will restructure his contract to free up cap space and remain with the team, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.
The Chargers needed to shed salary to become cap-compliant before the new league year opens at 4 p.m. on Wednesday.
Williams had been with the Chargers since they selected him seventh overall in 2017. He's produced two 1,000-yard receiving campaigns in seven years and led the league in yards per reception in 2019.
The 29-year-old has battled multiple injuries over the last two years, slowing down his production. He dealt with ankle ailments in 2022 that forced him to miss four contests, and he suffered a season-ending ACL tear in Week 3 last year.
Williams has 309 catches for 4,806 yards with 31 touchdowns in 88 career games.