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Found July 13, 2012 on GridironFans.com: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Mike Williams,  John Schneider,  Matt Millen,  Charles Rogers,  Calvin Johnson,  Pete Carroll
TEAMS: Seattle Seahawks,  Detroit Lions
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Mike Williams, taken 10th overall by the Lions in the 2005 NFL Draft and who had revitalized his career with the Seahawks in recent seasons, was released Friday, the team announced. “We would like to thank Mike for his contributions over the past two seasons and we wish him well in the future,” general manager John Schneider said in a statement. Williams was one of four wide receivers former Lions president Matt Millen drafted in the first round (Charles Rogers in '03, Roy Williams in '04, Williams in '05 and Calvin Johnson in '07). The former USC standout started just six games in two years in Detroit, totaling 37 receptions for 337 yards and two touchdowns. After unsuccessful stops in Oakland and Tennessee in 2007, Williams was out of football until 2010 when Seattle coach Pete Carroll -- who happened to also be Williams' college coach -- gave him an opportunity. Williams responded with a 65-catch effort in his first year with the Seahawks although he managed just 18 receptions during an '11 season cut short by injuries.

Source: CBS Sports
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