Mike Williams, a wide receiver for the Pittsburgh Steelers, was selected at the 2017 NFL Draft as the 7th overall pick in the first round. The Holly Hill, South Carolina-born wideout attended Lake Marion High School & Technology Center in Santee. Williams recorded 60 or more receptions in both his junior and senior years at high school. Following this, as a four-star recruit coming out of high school, Williams committed to Clemson University in 2013. In his 4-year tenure with the Tigers, Williams had two 1k receiving yards seasons. The 2016 national championship winner was also First-team All-ACC and Second-team All-ACC honoree during his collegiate career.
After coming to the NFL, Williams has produced two 1k receiving yards seasons in his career as of December 2024. His best years came with the Chargers in 2019 and 2021 when he piled up 1,001 and 1,146 yards respectively. However, various injuries have held him back from playing a full season since 2021. He signed with the New York Jets in the 2024 offseason but was traded to the Pittsburgh Steelers on November 5, 2024. He appeared in just 9 games for the Jets. He has amassed more than 5,000 yards in his career as of week 14 of the 2024 NFL season (via Pro Football reference).
Mike Williams Contract Breakdown
According to Spotrac, Mike Williams signed his 1-year contract worth $10 million with the New York Jets on March 19, 2024.
| Contract | Signing Bonus | Average Salary | GTD at Sign | Total GTD |
| 1 yr(s) / $10,000,000 | $3,300,000 | $10,000,000 | $8,300,000 | $8,300,000 |
The details of the contract are provided below:
| Year | Team | Base Salary | Cap Hit | Dead Cap | Yearly Cash |
| 2024 | Pittsburgh Steelers | $627,500 | $627,500 | $627,500 | $627,500 |
Accrued Dead Cap/ Retained Dead Cash by New York Jets as per Spotrac
| Year | Team | Base Salary | Cap Hit | Dead Cap | Yearly Cash |
| 2024 | New York Jets | $627,500 | $2,096,500 | $627,500 | $627,500 |
| 2025 | New York Jets | $5,876,000 | $7,972,500 |
What are the terms of Mike Williams’ contract?
Mike Williams’ deal included a $3.3 million signing bonus and guaranteed him $8.3 million at the time of signing (via Spotrac).
Mike Williams Salary
In 2024, Williams is set to earn a base salary of $627.5k from both Steelers and Jets. The contract amounts for 2024 to carry a cap hit of $2 million from the Jets and $627.5k from the Steelers. He carries a dead cap value of $627.5k on Steelers. As per the terms of Mike Williams’ contract, he has an average annual salary of $10 million (via Spotrac).
How much does Mike Williams make per minute?
If Mike Williams’ contract worth $10 million over 1 year is broken down to a per-minute earning, then Williams makes around $19 per minute.
How much of Mike Williams’ contract is guaranteed?
Mike Williams’ deal guarantees him $8.3 million out of the whole $10 million mentioned in his contract (via Spotrac).
Mike Williams Career Earnings
Mike Williams has amassed $84.1 million in his career as per Spotrac.
Mike Williams Contract History
According to Spotrac, Williams has signed two contracts before signing his 1-year deal in 2024.
| Year | Contract | Signing Bonus | Average Salary | GTD at Sign | Total GTD |
| 2022 - 2024 | 3 yr(s) / $60,000,000 | $21,000,000 | $20,000,000 | $40,000,000 | $40,000,000 |
| 2017 - 2021 | 4 yr(s) / $19,749,928 | $12,503,584 | $4,937,482 | $19,749,928 | $19,749,928 |
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FAQs on Mike Williams
A. Mike Williams is 30 years old as of December 2024.
A. Mike Williams went to the Clemson University.
A. Mike Williams was drafted by the Los Angeles Chargers in the 2017 NFL draft.
A. Mike Williams was traded to the Pittsburgh Steelers by the New York Jets in November 2024.
