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Report: Seahawks to sign ex-49ers middle LB Michael Wilhoite

Coach Pete Carroll said months ago he wanted better depth at linebacker, a guy who could possibly start behind Pro Bowl veterans Bobby Wagner and K.J. Wright.

His Seahawks apparently are about to get one.

Ian Rapoport of the league-owned NFL Network reported Thursday night former San Francisco starting linebacker Michael Wilhoite has agreed to sign with Seattle.

Former #49ers LB Michael Wilhoite is signing with the #Seahawks, source said. A familiar division foe.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 24, 2017

Wilhoite, 30, has made 34 starts the past three seasons as a inside linebacker in the 49ers' 3-4 scheme.