Connor Williams has retired from the NFL at the age of 27 after a career that included starting every game for the Seahawks following a significant knee injury. He joined Seattle on a one-year contract in March and played in all nine games of the 2024 season. Williams, who previously played for the Dolphins and Cowboys, will be replaced in the starting lineup by Olu Oluwatimi. His retirement is attributed to personal reasons, with his knee injury not being a factor. Despite a strong performance in previous seasons, he struggled in his first year with Seattle, earning a lower PFF grade and committing multiple penalties.