The Seahawks placed Williams (personal) on the reserve/retired list Saturday, per the NFL's transaction log.
Williams' decision to retire was abruptly announced by head coach Mike Macdonald on Friday. Williams, who was selected by the Cowboys in the second round of the 2018 NFL Draft, will end his NFL career having played 92 games (86 starts) across seven regular seasons.
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Seahawks' Connor Williams: Announces retirement
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Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald announced Friday that Williams (personal) has decided to retire, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.
Williams was away from the team during practice this week, and Macdonald relayed that Williams' decision came down to "personal reasons. We respect that, wish him the best, and we've got to move forward," per John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site. Williams signed a one-year deal with Seattle in early August after suffering a torn ACL in December of 2023 while playing with Miami. Williams served as the Seahawks' starting center for the first nine games of the regular season, but now that he's decided to step aside, Olusegun Oluwatimi is the top candidate to take over at center.
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Seahawks' Connor Williams: Finds new home
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Williams signed a one-year, $3 million contract with the Seahawks on Tuesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Williams suffered a torn ACL in December, but he passed a physical and began talking to teams July 24. The 27-year-old should be an upgrade for Seattle's offensive line and the favorite to be the team's new starting center in 2024.
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Connor Williams: Eyeing return from injury
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Williams (knee) expects to be ready for the start of the 2024 season and plans to sign with a team before the start of training camp, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Williams sustained a torn ACL in December and finished out the 2023 campaign on Miami's injured reserve. The 27-year-old center started 26 games over the past two seasons with the Dolphins, though he battled injuries and appeared in just nine contests last season. Williams will look to sign with a team in need of interior offensive line depth this offseason.
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Dolphins' Connor Williams: Shifts to IR
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Williams (knee) was placed on injured reserve Wednesday.
Williams suffered a torn ACL in Monday's loss to the Titans and had already been ruled out for the remainder of the season. Liam Eichenberg (calf) is expected to take over at center, but he is one of many Miami offensive linemen currently suffering from an injury, so it may ultimately be Jonotthan Harrison, who was signed from the practice squad Wednesday starting at center against the Jets on Sunday.
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Dolphins' Connor Williams: Ruled out versus Titans
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Williams (knee) has been ruled out for the remainder of Miami's matchup with the Titans on Monday.
Williams' night is officially over after suffering a knee injury in the first quarter. Liam Echenberg has shifted over from right guard to center to replace Williams, while Rob Jones is now playing right guard.
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Dolphins' Connor Williams: Questionable to return
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Williams (knee) is questionable to return to Monday's matchup versus the Titans.
Williams exited the game early in the first quarter with a knee injury and his status for the remainder of the game is now up in the air. With the 26-year-old leaving the matchup, Rob Jones has entered the game at right guard while Liam Eichenberg has moved over to center.
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Dolphins' Connor Williams: Set to face Giants
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Williams (groin) is active for Sunday's game against the Giants.
Williams will return from a one-game absence after logging limited practices throughout the week. He should take over as Miami's starting center.
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Dolphins' Connor Williams: Chance to play Sunday
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Williams (groin) is listed as questionable going into Sunday's game against the Giants.
Williams is listed as questionable for the second consecutive week after suffering a groin injury during the Dolphins' Week 3 win over Denver. The 26-year-old was unable to suit up for Miami's Week 4 contest against Buffalo, and if he misses this coming Sunday, Liam Eichenberg is expected to make the start at center.
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Dolphins' Connor Williams: Inactive Sunday
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Williams (groin) is inactive ahead of Sunday's game against Buffalo.
Miami will be without its starting center this Sunday after he suffered a groin injury during the team's Week 3 win over Denver. Liam Eichenberg is expected to fill in for Williams on the Dolphins' offensive line.
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Dolphins' Connor Williams: Day-to-day with groin
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Coach Mike McDaniel said Monday that Williams (groin) is day-to-day, Joe Schad of The Palm Beach Post reports.
Williams left Sunday's 70-20 win versus Denver early after sustaining an apparent groin injury, but it looks like he avoided any major issue. Miami's injury report Wednesday will provide clarity regarding his status for Week 4 at Buffalo.
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Dolphins' Connor Williams: Leaves with injury Sunday
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Williams (groin) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Broncos.
Williams appears to have sustained a groin injury at some point during the second half, though the nature and severity of this issue are still unclear. With Miami currently leading 42-13 early in the third quarter, it's possible the team may choose to keep its starting center sidelined as a precaution. Williams' absence should leave Liam Eichenberg to take over at center for the Dolphins.
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Dolphins' Connor Williams: Wants new contract
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Williams wasn't present for the first day of mandatory minicamp because he wants a new contract, Joe Schad of The Palm Beach Post reports.
Williams missed OTAs as well, but he's now recorded an unexcused absence after skipping out on the start of Miami's mandatory offseason program. Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel didn't appear too upset about the center's absence, suggesting a deal is in the works, but until Williams returns, Dan Feeney and Alama Uluave will presumably split duties with the first team.
