The Connor Williams sweepstakes is getting a bit more interesting. Earlier today, agent Drew Rosenhaus said that a contract between the Seahawks and his client should be finalized soon. Now, it sounds like another suitor has joined the fray.
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According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the free agent offensive lineman visited with the Ravens today. Williams is considering “proposals” from both Seattle and Baltimore and is expected to “make a decision soon.”
We heard back in June that the rehabbing offensive lineman was receiving interest from multiple teams, and Williams later passed a physical with the Seahawks before zeroing in on financials. While both sides were interested in a contract, Williams was reportedly pushing for more than the Seahawks could offer. It was only earlier today that Rosenhaus hinted that a deal was still imminent, so it’s a bit surprising to see the Ravens make a sudden appearance in the bidding.
Thanks to his ability to play both guard and center, the 27-year-old would be a natural fit for most squads. Former first-round pick Tyler Linderbaum is entrenched as the Ravens’ starting center, and while the third-year player is currently dealing with a soft tissue issue (per the team website), Williams wouldn’t have been available to soak up his training camp and preseason snaps, anyway.
The Ravens would surely be eyeing Williams at guard, where the team is holding a competition for both starting spots. 2023 seventh-round pick Andrew Vorhees is the current favorite for one of those jobs (per Brian Wacker of the Baltimore Sun), but it doesn’t sound like the team’s other options have emerged. That grouping includes the likes of Malaesala Aumavae-Laulu, Ben Cleveland, and Daniel Faalele.
Even if Baltimore is able to swoop in and snag Williams, the team would likely be forced to lean on that depth for the early parts of the season. Williams is only about eight months removed from a torn ACL, and while Rosenhaus said today that the lineman is on track to play in Week 1, that might not be the case a month from now.