It turns out Mike Williams did not get to free agency. It was thought that the Los Angeles Chargers wideout could be franchise tagged ahead of the deadline, but the two sides agreed to a three-year, $60 million contract. According to CBS Sports NFL insider Josina Anderson, the contract contains $40 million fully guaranteed and $28 million included in the first year of the deal.
This contract carries an AAV of $20 million — which is tied for fifth among all receivers as of March 15, according to Over The Cap. It’s $25,000 behind his teammate Keenan Allen, and tied with Amari Cooper of the Cleveland Browns.
Williams put together a career campaign in 2021, catching 76 passes for 1,146 yards and nine touchdowns. He’s played second fiddle to Allen, but has the potential to be a No. 1. Williams led the Chargers in receiving yards and receiving touchdowns this past season, but why hit the open market if you have a…
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