On Monday, the Seahawks backed that statement up by waiving linebacker Tyrel Dodson, who started all nine games this season.
The San Francisco 49ers take on the Seattle Seahawks at 1:05 p.m. PDT on Sunday, Nov. 17 at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara.
Williams retiring nine games into the season adds to Seattle’s black-hole situation at center the last 10 years.
The Seahawks find themselves with a 4-5 record as they come out of their bye week, so they would need a win in Week 11 regardless of who is on the other side of the field.