The Seattle Seahawks announced Wednesday that offensive lineman Chad Wheeler is “no longer with the team and is a free agent” after his arrest and release for a domestic violence incident over the weekend that reportedly left his girlfriend beaten into unconsciousness.
Now, Wheeler has taken to Twitter to say that he is walking away from football to get help, explaining the situation as a “manic episode” in a three-Tweet thread:
Events happened over the weekend that transpired from a manic episode. I am deeply sorry for the pain and suffering that I have caused to Alleah and her family.
— Chad Wheeler (@ChadWheeler72) January 27, 2021
I apologize profusely for the turmoil that I have caused to my family, teammates, fans and those closest to me. The most important thing right now is that Alleah gets the care she needs and I get help. Both are happening.
— Chad Wheeler (@ChadWheeler72) January 27, 2021
It is time for me to walk away from football and get the help I need to never again pose a threat to another. I cannot express my sorrow or remorse enough. I am truly ashamed.
— Chad Wheeler (@ChadWheeler72) January 27, 2021
Wheeler, 27, went undrafted in 2017 out of USC but signed a three-year deal with the Giants, and spent most of 2018 as the starting right tackle before being cut in 2019. He signed with Seattle’s practice squad in October 2019, and was elevated to the active roster for the Seahawks’ playoff run last season, as well as two games this past season.
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