The following article discusses sensitive details regarding allegations of intimate partner violence.
The issued a statement of support for the victim after former offensive lineman was arrested on suspicion of felony domestic assault.
The Seahawks clarified that Wheeler, who was slated to be a restricted free agent in March, is "no longer with the team" and encouraged him to "get the help he needs."
Wheeler was arrested Saturday after he allegedly strangled his girlfriend until she lost consciousness. The police report stated the woman said in her 911 call she had dislocated her arm and was bleeding, per Bob Condotta of the Seattle Times.