Blythe announced Tuesday via his official Instagram account that he's retiring from the NFL, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Blythe now concludes his NFL career after having spent the last seven seasons in the league. The 30-year-old started at center in every game this past campaign for the Seahawks, after he had previously suited up for the Colts (2016), the Rams (2017-2020) and the Chiefs (2021).

Blythe (knee) practiced fully Thursday, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Blythe seemed to have suffered a knee sprain during Sunday's win over the Giants, causing him to practice in a limited fashion Wednesday. However, his ability to participate in full capacity during Thursday's session indicates that he'll be ready to continue starting at center in Week 9 versus the Cardinals.

Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll said Monday that Blythe (knee) is "pretty sore," but his status for Week 9 remains unclear, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Blythe sprained his knee during the Seahawks' Week 8 win over the Giants, but he was only sidelined briefly before returning to the contest. As per usual, it appears like the injury has gotten worse after the starting center's adrenaline wore off, but Blythe's participation in practice will provide further clarity on his availability for Sunday's matchup against the Cardinals.

Blythe (knee) returned to Sunday's game against the Giants, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Blythe temporarily exited with a knee injury but was able to return before the end of the first half. The 30-year-old has started every game since signing with Seattle this offseason.

Blythe (knee) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Giants, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Blythe picked up a knee injury at some point during the first half of Sunday's contest, though the exact nature of this issue is still unknown. With the starting center sidelined, Kyle Fuller has stepped in on Seattle's offensive line, per Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News.

Blythe is signing a one-year, $4 million contract with the Seahawks on Thursday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Seattle appears to believe in Blythe's potential, though he didn't start a single game last season (four appearances). From 2018-20, however, Blythe did operate as a starter for the Rams.

Blythe (sports hernia) was a full participant during practice Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

After mid-August surgery, Blythe missed Week 1 and was a limited participant Wednesday. The 29-year-old finally showed progress as a full participant Thursday, but his status for Week 2 is still uncertain. When healthy, he will serve as the backup center behind Creed Humphrey.

Blythe (sports hernia) has been ruled out for Sunday's Week 1 matchup against the Browns, Charles Goldman of USA Today reports.

EDGE Analysis

Blythe was unable to return to practice Friday, and he won't suit up for the season opener after he underwent hernia surgery in mid-August. Once he's cleared to return, the 29-year-old is slated to serve as a backup center behind Creed Humphrey.

Blythe will be sidelined for three weeks after undergoing hernia surgery, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

The expectation is for Blythe to be ready for Week 1, but he could be cutting it close. When healthy, he projects to back up Creed Humphrey at center.

Blythe signed a one-year contract with the Chiefs on Tuesday, Nate Taylor of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Blythe spent the last four seasons with the Rams, including three years as their starting center. He should fill the same role with the Chiefs.