New Seahawks C Connor Williams wearing No. 57 jersey

The newest Seattle Seahawk has a new jersey number. At least, for now. Officially apart of the team since Seattle traded away Nick Harris back to the Cleveland Browns, center Connor Williams has been spotted at practice. Now, he is wearing his new threads and his new number.

I must say, the white and college navy of the Seahawks’ color scheme looks pretty good on the former Cowboy and Dolphin.

Whether or not No. 57 is Williams’ choice or merely a team-assigned number, it will be the third distinct number he has worn as a professional. With Dallas, Williams was No. 52, and with Miami he wore No. 58.

Williams is not even nine full months removed from an ACL injury he suffered last year, and he is already back on a practice field. It is a remarkable recovery for him as he looks to make his way back into the league. For the Seahawks, signing a player of Williams’ caliber at this position is something we have not seen since perhaps the Max Unger days.

Gregg Bell of the Tacoma News Tribune and Brady Henderson of ESPN, both of whom were present at Seattle’s practice on Monday, reported Williams was not taking part in the early activity at practice. Instead, it was second year pro Olu Oluwatimi taking snaps to quarterback Geno Smith.

While I am sure the Seahawks are being extra cautious with their newest player, not wanting to ramp him up too quickly, it is also further evidence of the team’s faith in Oluwatimi. Signing someone with incredible NFL experience like Williams is not a slight on what they believe they have in Oluwatimi. In fact, it is the opposite. It is surrounding a young player with a quality veteran so an undue burden is not imposed on Oluwatimi.

For now, we will see how Williams gets integrated into Seattle’s system, and how quickly he can rise to the status of official starter.

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