FRISCO: Connor Williams was raised a literal football throw away from the Valley Ranch, the site of the former Dallas Cowboys headquarters. He is a native of Coppell.
After starting his career in Dallas, the 2018 second-round pick made a big move to the Miami Dolphins in free agency. While in Miami honed his skills as a center, where he emerged as an AFC powerhouse, in addition to his guard position.
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At just 26 years old, he’s in free agency and completely available, yet he’s not receiving any bites. Why? Only a few months have passed since the former Texas star’s ACL injury, which will likely prevent him from playing in 2024.
When all is said and done, along with the upcoming NFL Draft’s pursuit of “The Next Travis Frederick” and “The Next Tyron Smith,” one NFL source tells CowboysSI.com, maybe jokingly, that a reunion between Dallas and Williams would be “a typical (Cowboys) signing.”Alright, a lot of irony perhaps.
In a recent Miami radio interview, Williams’ agent Drew Rosenhaus acknowledged the lengthy rehabilitation process that lies ahead.s
“I do think that we’re going to be very methodical and take our time relative to the contract,” Rosenhaus stated.
“A lot of it could depend on Connor’s physical condition.
He might not be a player who contracts with a team right away during free agency. He might require extra time depending on his physical condition.
The representative continued, There is a certain amount of ambiguity in Connor’s case, and that uncertainty will depend on how he feels. And basically, once the offseason rolls along, we’ll simply take things day by day.
The Dolphins would want to see Williams return, but his comment has naturally given rise to rumors that he may announce his retirement from the league.
However, at 26? And prior to the injury, as AllDolphins at SI points out, performing at a Pro Bowl-caliber level?
It also makes sense that a team would try to find a deal here and hope for a Williams comeback.
Indeed, Dallas has a history of making these kinds of wagers, particularly if they are “cost-effective” in what Cowboys COO Stephen Jones refers to as “an inflated market,” which is the early stages of NFL free agency.
It may take him a while to return to center field, but Connor Williams can be someone’s long-term solution there. Perhaps the Cowboys will think he was worth the wait.
