Former NFL Player Mike Williams' Death Attributed to Rare Dental-Related Sepsis

Williams, who died following a construction accident, is the first known case in Hillsborough County of a death caused by dental-related sepsis.

Former NFL wide receiver Mike Williams died of a rare form of bacterial sepsis related to dental health problems, according to a medical examiner's report.
Williams, 36, died on September 12, 2023, following a construction accident that resulted in a head injury.
The medical examiner's report cited cardiovascular disease as a contributing factor in his death, which is listed as natural.
This is the first known death in Hillsborough County attributed to dental-related sepsis.
Williams had a successful career in the NFL, playing for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Buffalo Bills, and Kansas City Chiefs.