Oluwatimi serves as Seattle’s interior depth at center, contributing to mobility and snap quality, with reps likely increasing as the season progresses.

Oluwatimi is central to the center competition narrative. The Seattle plan weighs Sundell’s ascent against Oluwatimi’s veteran presence; the outcome shapes Week 1 via starter certainty and interior line stability.

Olu Oluwatimi returned to practice with the Packers series and Seattle’s drills highlighted his potential to anchor the interior if healthy. His presence adds another dimension to Seattle’s center competition as Sundell and Oluwatimi battle for the Week 1 snap.

Oluwatimi was noted as sidelined in the opener, with Bradford and Sundell stepping in. His absence marks a test of depth at center, while the rest of the line demonstrated strength in pass protection and run blocking during the observed drives.

Oluwatimi inactive, opening a window for Seattle’s interior line rotation. The seam between depth and starter-level play may broaden, as the Seahawks test new combinations up front in this evaluative setting.