“RIP”: Travis Kelce and Football Fans Mourn Devastating Chiefs Heartbreak

The NFL community is in mourning and heartbroken by the loss of one of its most celebrated wide receivers. At just 36, the former Bucs and Bills WR breathed his last in a hospital after being injured in a construction accident. Apart from the entire NFL world, grieving for him is none other than the Tampa Bay Buccaneers legend Rob Gronkowski.

Notably, the 36YO WR, who once played for Tom Brady’s Bucs, was in critical condition, fighting for his life for over two weeks. A graduate of Syracuse University, the former Bucs and Bills WR concluded his NFL career after participating in 63 games—coincidentally mirroring his age. He is leaving behind a void that can never be filled. Per Gronkowski, Mike Williams, who breathed his last on Wednesday, was a heck of an athlete.

On Wednesday, Rob Gronkowski opened up his heart on Instagram, offering a touching tribute that echoed the sentiments of the entire football world. He shared a screenshot of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ heartfelt memorial message, a collective mourning for the departed NFL receiver, Mike Williams. “Rip Mike. played vs you in high school and followed your career since. heck of an athlete.” Although Rob Gronkowski joined the Buccaneers after Williams had already left the NFL in 2014, he cherished the opportunity to compete against him during their high school days.