Former Miami Dolphins starter Connor Williams is still on the market, searching for his next team. The former Dolphins offensive lineman started his career with the Dallas Cowboys before heading to Miami for the past two seasons. Zack Cook of Sports Grid predicts Williams will sign with the Pittsburgh Steelers in free agency.
“It’s been a large struggle with injuries to this point for Connor Williams. The talent continues to be there, but the injuries have hindered his ability to find a new job to this point.”
Williams played in just nine games during the 2023 season but played in 17 with 17 starts for the Dolphins in 2022. In three of the past four seasons, he’s played in at least 16 games.
When Drew Rosenhaus, Williams’ agent, appeared on “The Joe Rose Show” in February, he stated that they would deliberate carefully before selecting a choice.
Rosenhaus stated, “I do believe that we’re going to be very methodical and take our time regarding the contract.” “A lot of it might depend on Connor’s physical state at the moment. He might not be a player who contracts with a team right away during free agency. Depending on his physical state, he might require more time.
There is a certain amount of ambiguity in Connor’s case, and that uncertainty will depend on how he feels. And honestly, once the offseason begins, we’ll just take things day by day, but I’m not sure that this is one of those times.
The center position was one of four needs, according to a March 26 letter from Joe Kuzma of Steel City Underground.
“The Steelers bid farewell to veteran center Mason Cole this summer. Although Cole’s play was better than that of his predecessor, Kendrick Green, it was still below the caliber of play the team has seen throughout the modern era.
The center position is crucial for the squad because they have two new quarterbacks in the lineup. The center usually knows every detail of every play, aside from just snapping the ball. This will be crucial for both Arthur Smith’s offensive concepts in his debut season as offensive coordinator and preventing Justin Fields or Russell Wilson from getting too many snaps. Find the Steelers.
Given that the Dolphins hired Aaron Brewer to replace Williams earlier in the offseason, a reunion with the team appears unlikely.
According to Spotrac, Williams’s estimated market value is $13.5 million. The second-best grading center, according to PFF, may be worth the high cost despite its hefty price tag.
