Former Miami Dolphins heart Connor Williams has retired from the NFL. Seattle Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald shared the information with reporters Friday, stating that Williams is retiring for ‘private causes’ after beginning 9 video games this season.
Williams, 27, allowed two sacks whereas taking part in all 618 of Seattle’s offensive snaps by way of ten weeks. This marked a formidable restoration from the torn ACL he suffered final December after beginning 9 video games for the Dolphins. Macdonald famous that Williams’ retirement was not as a result of lingering points from the knee harm.
Williams was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys within the second spherical of the 2018 NFL Draft. He began 51 video games at left guard earlier than transitioning to heart with the Dolphins in 2022 after signing a two-year contract. He allowed simply three sacks in 1,056 snaps in his first season at heart and his pace allowed him to excel as a run blocker, successfully sealing linebackers and safeties on the second degree.
Williams signed a one-year, $6 million cope with the Seahawks in August, shortly earlier than the season started. He was answerable for 11 pressures and eight penalties by way of 9 video games, in keeping with PFF. With Williams stepping away, Olu Oluwatimi is projected to start out at heart for Seattle on Sunday towards the San Francisco 49ers.
