RammsteinSkins Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 POSTED 6:50 p.m. EST, February 14, 2008 WAHLE SIGNS WITH SEAHAWKS Free-agent guard Mike Wahle is a free agent no more. Wahle told the Afternoon Blitz on Sirius NFL Radio that he has signed a contract with the Seattle Seahawks. The deal reunites Wahle with former Packers coach Mike Holmgren, who selected Wahle in the second round of the 1998 supplemental draft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elkabong82 Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 I thought teams weren't allowed to sign free agents until the 29th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim5129 Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 i believe that they can't "offically" sign them but im preety sure they can "agree" in principle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWJ Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 If a player is straight out cut, like Wahle was any team can sign him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redskns21 Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 He was released by Carolina so he wasn't controlled by those terms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWJ Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 Just to confirm that Wahle can sign with any team and has: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/football/nfl/02/14/wahle.seattle/index.html By Bucky Brooks, SI.com Veteran left guard Mike Wahle has agreed to terms with the Seahawks, a source told SI.com. After being released in a cost-cutting maneuver by Carolina on Monday, the one-time Pro Bowler traveled to Seattle and met with Seahawks brass on Wednesday. The two parties came to an agreement on Thursday, but financial terms of the contract were not disclosed. Although NFL free agency doesn't officially start until next month, Wahle can sign with any team now because he was released and does not have a contract that is expiring. The 6-foot-6, 304-pounder is a 10-year NFL veteran who was originally selected in the second round of the 1998 supplemental draft by Green Bay. The durable 30-year-old has only missed three regular-season games over the course of his career. Left guard has been a trouble spot for the Seahawks ever since the loss of Pro Bowler Steve Hutchinson, who left for Minnesota via free agency prior to the 2006 campaign. Wahle will replace second-year pro Rob Sims, who started every game of last season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan since a Fetus Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 I thought teams weren't allowed to sign free agents until the 29th. I am pretty sure that if they are released prior to FA, they can sign and talk to anyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forehead Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 Very good move by the Seahawks, Wahle is a solid contributor at guard. He won't be able to replace Steve Hutchinson up there, but if he can mesh with Walter Jones, Seattle might be able to run left again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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