Seattle Seahawks center Connor Williams has unexpectedly decided to retire at 27 years old, walking away from the team with eight games remaining.

Seattle Seahawks starting center Connor Williams surprised the team by announcing his retirement, Seattle coach Mike Macdonald announced Friday. “Connor earlier this week decided to retire,” Macdonald told reporters. “Personal reasons. We respect that. Wish him the best. We’ve got to move forward.”

Seattle Seahawks starting center Connor Williams retired on Friday, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Williams signed a one-year contract with

On Friday, the Seattle Seahawks announced center Connor Williams was ruled OUT from Sunday's week 11 game against the San Francisco 49ers. Williams had missed the entire week of practice, and was ultimately ruled OUT due to a not-injury related: personal reason.

Williams' career lasted seven seasons — above average for the NFL — but his decision to retire at 27 years old was abrupt. Seattle coach Mike MacDonald confirmed that Williams' decision was for personal reasons and that he doesn't believe the offensive lineman will change his mind.

The Seattle Seahawks, who will have wide receiver DK Metcalf back on the field in Week 11, are losing their starting center Connor Williams after his surprise retirement announcement, per NFL insider Ian Rapoport via head coach Mike Macdonald.

Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald confirmed Friday that Williams, who is only 27, had retired for personal reasons.

Coach Mike Macdonald didn’t have this week in his rookie head-coaching manual. Now they get to play the 49ers.

The Seattle Seahawks have a rather significant shakeup along their offensive line. On Friday, head coach Mike Macdonald announced that starting center Connor Williams has decided to retire from the NFL.