The Seattle Seahawks enter NFL week 11 with a 4-5 record as they prepare to face their division rivals, the San Francisco 49ers. And well, they will be without starting center Connor Williams, who has decided to retire abruptly from the game of football mid-season at the age of 27 years old.
#Seahawks starting C Connor Williams has decided to retire, per coach Mike Macdonald.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 15, 2024
Just 27 years old, Williams has started every game for Seattle after overcoming a major knee injury from his time in Miami. pic.twitter.com/KUcR9twtvd
Seahawks head coach, Mike Macdonald announced it during his press conference today and said center Olu Oluwatimi will be taking his place in the starting lineup.
Mike Macdonald confirms Connor Williams has decided to retire. pic.twitter.com/7uj3mX8CYj
— Bob Condotta (@bcondotta) November 15, 2024
Connor Williams signed with the Seahawks this year after playing for the Miami Dolphins. He has started every game so far this season for the Seahawks. This will potentially be a huge blow to the Seahawks offensive line that has already struggled this season.