One of the biggest and most widely reported stories of the NFL offseason was the Los Angeles Chargers and their desperate need for a quality wide receiver. While they snagged a couple promising, young wideouts during this year’s draft,

You lose a Mike Williams, that is what it is. He’s not easily replaceable,” offensive coordinator Greg Roman says.

Quentin Johnston and Ladd McConkey will once again lead the Chargers' receiving corps in the wake of Mike Williams' retirement, but can the unit improve?

The career of Mike Williams has come to an end, and it has done so with little more than a whimper. Williams signed a one-year deal with the Los Angeles Chargers this offseason, returning to the team that made him a first-round pick in 2017.

Justin Herbert on Mike Williams retiring “I want wants best for Mike. He’s always been there for us, and we’re gonna be there for him.” “It was honor to play alongside him, to throw him the ball. Definitely heartbreaking, tough news.” pic.twitter.com/s8HZOo4XLb

Wide receiver Mike Williams’ agent has informed the Chargers he is retiring, the team confirmed Thursday as training camp began.

Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams is calling it a career. An agent for the 30-year-old wideout informed the Los Angeles franchise Wednesday night that his client is retiring after eight seasons in the league, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported Thursday. The retirement reveal comes as veterans report to training camp.

The Los Angeles Chargers offense lost a key piece when veteran wide receiver Mike Williams abruptly announced his retirement last week. Alongside second-year wideout Ladd McConkey, Quentin Johnston is now another pass-catcher the Chargers will be relying upon with Williams no longer on the roster.

In an attempt to make the best of a subpar situation, the Chargers will press onward with their current receiver room.