Williams retiring nine games into the season adds to Seattle’s black-hole situation at center the last 10 years.

There's a saying that the NFL stands for "Not For Long," because an average player's career lasts 3.3 years. Seahawks center Connor Williams' retirement Friday in the middle of the season was a stark reminder of that abbreviation. Williams' career lasted ...

The Seahawks have lost their starting center to an abrupt retirement midway through the season. Connor Williams has retired from the NFL at just 27 years old, Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald confirmed.