The Seahawks added an accomplished and experienced interior offensive lineman to their roster on Sunday, signing former Cowboys and Dolphins starter Connor Williams.
Seattle also traded center Nick Harris to the Browns.
Williams has played left guard and center during his career, but Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald said they're bringing Williams in as a center.
Williams, 27, spent the past two seasons as Miami's starting center, but his 2023 season was cut short by a torn ACL in December. Prior to joining the Dolphins, Williams, a second-round pick out of Texas in 2017, spent his first four seasons with Dallas as a left guard, starting 51 games.
In the nine games he played last season, Williams earned an 86.5 overall grade from Pro Football Focus, making him the second-highest graded center in the league behind Detroit's Frank Ragnow.
The Seahawks have had a competition at center between 2023 fifth-round pick Olu Oluwatimi and Harris, a free-agent signing this offseason.
"It's open," Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald said last week prior to the addition of Williams. "Nick has done a nice job; he's pushing Olu. The young pups are doing a good job too. Jalen's (Sundell) doing a good job. It's open."
Harris started Seattle's preseason opener against the Chargers with Oluwatimi taking over in the second quarter.
"That was just the plan going into the game, but they're battling it out right now," Macdonald said.
However, Harris' time with the Seahawks after being acquired during free agency from the Browns was brief, as he now returns to Cleveland.
The Seahawks signed offensive lineman Connor Williams on August 7, 2024. Check out some of the best photos of the Seahawks' newest offensive lineman throughout the years.
Texas lineman Connor Williams (55) looks to block Rice defender Derek Brown (8) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2015, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Thomas)
Texas lineman Connor Williams (55) blocks against West Virginia lineman Christian Brown during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 12, 2016, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Thomas)
Texas offensive lineman Connor Williams (55) during the second half of an NCAA college football game against San Jose State, Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017, in Austin, Texas. Texas won 56-0. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Texas offensive lineman Connor Williams competes in the bench press at the 2018 NFL football scouting combine Thursday, March 1, 2018, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Gregory Payan)
Texas offensive lineman Connor Williams runs the 40-yard dash during the NFL football scouting combine, Friday, March 2, 2018, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Texas offensive lineman Connor Williams runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Friday, March 2, 2018. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Texas offensive tackle Connor Williams walks on stage after being selected by the Dallas Cowboys during the 2018 NFL Draft on Friday, April 27, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Ben Liebenberg via AP)
Dallas Cowboys offensive guard Connor Williams (52) grimaces during an organized team activity at its NFL football training facility in Frisco, Texas, Wednesday, May 23, 2018. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Dallas Cowboys offensive guard Connor Williams (52) during the first half of a preseason NFL Football game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018. (AP Photo/Roger Steinman)
Dallas Cowboys offensive guard Connor Williams (52) looks for room against Arizona Cardinals defensive tackle Pasoni Tasini (65) during the first half of a preseason NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Aug. 26, 2018. (AP Photo/Roger Steinman)
Dallas Cowboys offensive guard Connor Williams (52) blocks during the Pro Football Hall of Fame NFL preseason game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021, in Canton, Ohio. The Steelers won 16-3. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Dallas Cowboys offensive guard Connor Williams (52) blocks during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021 in Inglewood, Calif. The Cowboys won 20-17. (Ben Liebenberg via AP)
Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) sets to receive the snap from guard Connor Williams (58) prior to NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Dolphins won 20-7. (Perry Knotts via AP)
Miami Dolphins guard Connor Williams (58) stands in a huddle prior to NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Dolphins won 20-7. (Perry Knotts via AP)
Miami Dolphins offensive lineman Connor Williams (58) before an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022 in Miami Gardens, Fla. (Miami Dolphins via AP)
Miami Dolphins center Connor Williams (58) in action during the second half of a NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)
Miami Dolphins offensive lineman Connor Williams (58) lines up over the ball for the snap at the line of scrimmage during an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Thursday, September 29, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Matt Patterson)
Miami Dolphins offensive lineman Connor Williams (58) at the line of scrimmage during an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022, in Cincinnati. (Miami Dolphins via AP)
Miami Dolphins guard Connor Williams (58) runs onto the field during the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Miami Dolphins guard Connor Williams (58) watches from the sideline during an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022, in Chicago. The Dolphins defeated the Bears 35-32. (Joe Robbins via AP)
Cleveland Browns defensive end Alex Wright (94) defends Miami Dolphins guard Connor Williams (58) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Miami Dolphins offensive lineman Connor Williams (58) runs onto the field as he is introduced to the fans before an NFL football game between the Houston Texans and the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Doug Murray)
Miami Dolphins offensive lineman Connor Williams (58) and guard Robert Jones (65) lined up before the play during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022 in Inglewood, Calif. (Peter McMahon/Miami Dolphins via AP)
Miami Dolphins offensive lineman Connor Williams (58) lined up before the play during an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022 in Orchard Park, NY. (Peter McMahon/Miami Dolphins via AP)
Miami Dolphins offensive lineman Connor Williams (58) walks on the field before an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Doug Murray)
Miami Dolphins guard Connor Williams (58) runs on the field during player introductions prior to NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Dolphins won 11-6. (Perry Knotts via AP)
Miami Dolphins offensive lineman Connor Williams (58) and center/guard Michael Deiter (63) before an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023 in Orchard Park, NY. (Brennan Asplen/Miami Dolphins via AP)
Miami Dolphins guard Connor Williams (58) runs drills during practice at the NFL football team's training facility, Friday, July 28, 2023, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Miami Dolphins guard Connor Williams (58) stands on the sideline during a preseason NFL football game against the Houston Texans on Saturday, Aug. 18, 2023, in Houston. The Dolphins won 28-3. (Joe Robbins via AP)
Miami Dolphins guard Connor Williams (58) prepares to hike the ball during the second half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Greg M. Cooper)
Miami Dolphins offensive lineman Connor Williams (58) runs onto the field during player introductions before an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Doug Murray)
Miami Dolphins guard Connor Williams (58) gets set against the Carolina Panthers during a NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023 in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Dolphins defeated the Panthers 42-21. (G. Newman Lowrance via AP)
Miami Dolphins offensive lineman Connor Williams (58) runs onto the field during player introductions before an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Doug Murray)
Miami Dolphins guard Connor Williams (58) runs onto the field prior to an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023 in Miami Gardens, Fla. (Kevin Sabitus via AP)
Miami Dolphins guard Connor Williams (58) blocks during an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Friday, Nov. 24, 2023, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Dolphins defeated the Jets, 34-13. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) prepares for the snap from guard Connor Williams (58) during an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Friday, Nov. 24, 2023, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Dolphins won 34-13. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
Miami Dolphins guard Connor Williams (58) blocks during an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders, Sunday, December 03, 2023 in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Daniel Kucin Jr.)
Miami Dolphins guard Connor Williams (58) blocks a defender in an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Monday, Dec. 11, 2023, in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Titans defeated the Dolphins 28-27. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
