Former NFL offensive lineman Chad Wheeler discovered in November committed a crime of domestic violence After attacking his girlfriend Sentence of 81 months in prison.
The judge also ordered that Wheeler was unable to contact the victim, Aleah Taylor, and must pay restitution.
The conviction came three years after the incident occurred at the couple's shared apartment. Wheeler blamed a „manic episode“.
The victim called 911 and said he had been killed. seattle times Police said she had dislocated her arm and was bleeding.
The police report lists Wheeler as 6-foot-7 and 310 pounds and the victim as 5-foot-9 and 145 pounds.
Her face was bloody, her left arm was swollen and limp against her body, and there were noticeable fingerprints on both sides of her neck. According to a police report.
Before he was sentenced, Taylor posted on X to thank those who supported him.
Wheeler, 30, played three seasons in the NFL after playing collegiately at USC. The undrafted lineman started 19 of the 32 games he played with the New York Giants and Seattle Seahawks.