former NFL offensive lineman Chad Wheeler He was sentenced to nearly seven years in prison on Friday, just months after being found guilty in 2021 of aggravated assault on his then-girlfriend.
wheeler was fired seattle seahawks The Seattle Times reported that he was sentenced to 81 months in prison and ordered to undergo a mental health evaluation after being charged with two counts of domestic violence.
Seattle Seahawks offensive tackle Chad Wheeler (75) during a game against the San Francisco 49ers at State Farm Stadium. (Mark J. Revillas-USA TODAY Sports)
He will also be placed on community supervision for three years after completing his sentence.
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Wheeler also spent time with him. new york giants, They were found guilty of first- and second-degree assault/domestic violence in November. He was acquitted of a charge of third-offense false imprisonment.
According to ESPN, the woman was left covered in blood after Wheeler strangled her twice, leaving her unconscious on both occasions.
Chad Wheeler, No. 63, of the New York Giants during a game against the New Orleans Saints at MetLife Stadium on September 30, 2018 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Albero/Getty Images)
Former NFL player Chad Wheeler found guilty on domestic violence charges
The attack left her with severe injuries, including a fractured humerus and dislocated elbow, which Ms Wheeler claimed was a “manic episode”.
Mr. Wheeler did not plead guilty to either charge.
New York Giants offensive tackle Chad before the preseason National Football League game between the New York Giants and the Pittsburgh Steelers on August 11, 2017 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Wheeler (63 years old). (Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
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undrafted free agent After graduating from the University of Southern California, Wheeler played two seasons with the Giants before being waived and signed by the Seahawks in 2020.
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