The Seattle Seahawks face a significant change as center Connor Williams announces his retirement from the NFL. Coach Mike Macdonald confirmed the news after practice, stating that the team respects Williams' decision and will move forward with second-year center Olu Oluwatimi as the starter.

Williams, who had a strong start to the season, struggled with snap accuracy in recent games, contributing to his decision to retire. The Seahawks will now rely on Oluwatimi and rookie Jalen Sundell for the center position as they prepare for their upcoming match against the San Francisco 49ers.