Mike Williams, former NFL wide receiver, dies from injuries in construction accident

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After over a week in a hospital, former NFL wide receiver Mike Williams succumbed to his injuries early Tuesday, dying at age 36.

Reports circulated Sept. 5 that the former Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Buffalo Bills player died following a head injury in a construction accident. 

Two days later, it was revealed Williams was "fighting for his life" in the hospital.

Another report said Williams was taken off life support but remained in an ICU, and there had been no change in his condition.

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Mike Williams of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrates in the end zone in the first quarter after scoring a touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals at Raymond James Stadium Sept. 29, 2013, in Tampa, Fla. (Getty Images)

A GoFundMe linked to Williams’ father said the player had been involved in a "major accident" at work Friday. The page said a steel beam "fell on his head causing a massive head injury" and that there was swelling on his brain and swelling on his spinal cord that was ruptured." 

Williams' agent, Hadley Engelhard, told the NFL Network of Williams' death.

"He will be missed. He fought hard his whole life. Prayers to his family," Engelhard, said.

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"We are saddened to hear of the untimely death of Mike Williams, which has left our organization, his former teammates and fans with heavy hearts," the Bucs added in a statement. "We send our deepest sympathies to his family and loved ones as they mourn this tragedy."

Williams was a standout at Syracuse University, where his 20 touchdowns are