Lineman accused of strangling girlfriend last weekendContract with Seattle expired at end of NFL regular seasonThe Seattle Seahawks said on Wednesday that offensive lineman Chad Wheeler is no longer a member of the team following his arrest last weekend during an investigation of domestic violence.

“The Seahawks are saddened by the details emerging against Chad Wheeler and strongly condemn this act of domestic violence. Our thoughts and support are with the victim. Chad is a free agent and no longer with the team,” the Seahawks said in a statement.