The following article discusses sensitive details regarding allegations of intimate partner violence.
Former Seattle Seahawks tackle pleaded not guilty Monday to domestic violence charges stemming from his Jan. 22 arrest, according to Brady Henderson of ESPN.
Wheeler's girlfriend said he threw her onto a bed and strangled her into unconsciousness twice. He was charged with first-degree domestic violence assault, domestic violence unlawful imprisonment and resisting arrest.
Seattle waived the 27-year-old last Wednesday after he was arrested.
This article will be updated to provide more information on this story as it becomes available.