Mike Williams' Contract

Last Modified Apr 1, 2025 14:45 GMT
Mike Williams Contract
Mike Williams during a Cleveland Browns v Pittsburgh Steelers game. Source: Getty Images

Mike Williams, a wide receiver for the Los Angeles Chargers, was selected in the 2017 NFL Draft with 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 in 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 years. The 2016 national championship winner was also a First-team All-ACC and Second-team All-ACC honoree during his collegiate career.

After coming to the NFL, Williams has produced two seasons of 1k receiving yards in his career as of March 2025. 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 in 2024. He has amassed more than 5,100 yards in his career by the end of the 2024 NFL season. Williams once again returned to LA in 2025, inking a 1-year deal with the Chargers in March 2025, as per Spotrac.

Mike Williams' Contract Breakdown

Mike Williams signed his 1-year contract worth $3 million with the Los Angeles Chargers on March 12, 2025. (via Spotrac)

ContractSigning BonusAverage SalaryGTD at SignTotal GTD
1 yr(s) / $3,000,000$1,500,000$3,000,000$3,000,000$3,000,000

The details of the contract are provided below:

YearBase SalarySigning ProrationCap HitDead CapYearly Cash
2025$1,500,000$1,500,000$3,000,000$3,000,000$3,000,000

What are the terms of Mike Williams’ contract?

Mike Williams’ deal included a $1.5 million signing bonus and guaranteed him $3 million at the time of signing (via Spotrac).

Mike Williams Salary

In 2025, Williams is set to earn a base salary of $1.5 million. The contract amounts for 2025 to carry a cap hit of $3 million and a dead cap value of $3 million. As per the terms of Mike Williams’ contract, he has an average annual salary of $3 million (via Spotrac).

How much does Mike Williams make per minute?

If Mike Williams’ contract worth $3 million over 1 year is broken down to a per-minute earning, then Williams makes around $5.7 per minute.

How much of Mike Williams’ contract is guaranteed?

Mike Williams’ deal guarantees him the full $3 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 three contracts before signing his 1-year deal in 2025.

YearContractSigning BonusAverage SalaryGTD at SignTotal GTD
2024 - 20241 yr(s) / $10,000,000$3,300,000$10,000,000$8,300,000$8,300,000
2022 - 20243 yr(s) / $60,000,000$21,000,000$20,000,000$40,000,000$40,000,000
2017 - 20214 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 March 2025. 

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. 

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