Wide receiver Mike Williams is retiring, the Chargers confirmed Thursday as the team began camp. Just as a hole opened in the receivers room, the Chargers also signed rookie receiver Tre’ Harris, the team announced, ending the second-round pick’s contract holdout.

EL SEGUNDO — Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams told the team he planned to retire rather than continue his standout NFL career after eight seasons, a club spokesman confirmed while the opening day of training camp was underway Thursday morning. Williams spent seven of his eight years in the NFL with the Chargers.

The retirement of Williams, who will turn 31 years old in October, leaves a sizable void in the Chargers wide receiver room. The 6-foot-4 wide receiver was expected to provide a big-bodied target on the outside for Justin Herbert, something the Bolts offense was missing for parts of the 2024 season.